Care Assistant- Complex Care

Invictus Complex Care; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated complex care provider in the Southampton area is looking for a Care Assistant to support a gentleman with daily needs. The role requires flexibility, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing high-quality care. Experience with tracheostomy and PEG support is preferred but not mandatory. Competitive pay rates include £15 per hour on weekdays, with increased rates for nights and weekends.

Benefits

Full training for the role

Valued team member support

Good work-life balance

Fun working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience with tracheostomy and PEG is beneficial.
• Proof of right to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support a gentleman with daily needs including personal care.
• Follow client-specific training and guidelines.
• Work as part of a collaborative team.

Skills

Experience in a caring role

Excellent communication skills

Reliability & commitment

Willingness to work flexibly

Passion to make a difference

Experience of working in family homes

Full clean driver’s licence

Job description

Overview

Please note: we are unable to support with visa sponsorship or 20 hours per week alongside current sponsorship.

Care Assistant required to support a gentleman in Totton. We are recruiting for 2 positions:

• Permanent: Week 1 — 2x 15-hour shifts per week, 7am to 10pm. Week 2 — 2x 13-hour shifts per week, 8am to 9pm.
• Maternity cover until April/May 2026 — 2 shifts per week (same hours as above).

We are looking for a friendly, outgoing person who can provide the important care that our client requires. Our client is a lovely gentleman who has a tracheostomy and PEG in place and requires support with his daily needs.

Full client-specific training will be provided by our nursing team. This is a great opportunity to work as part of a lovely team and to enhance your skills in complex care, with 24/7 clinical support.

Your experience and what we’re looking for

• The ideal Care Assistant will have previous experience in a caring role and be a great team player who will work well with our team. Any previous experience working with tracheostomy and PEG would be beneficial.
• Reliability & commitment
• Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, or covering occasional additional shifts
• Passion to make a difference to our client’s life
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience of working in family homes
• Proof of right to live and work in the UK
• Full clean driver’s licence

What we offer

• You will be a valued member of the team, person-centred throughout. We will support you to maintain a good work/life balance and to enhance your skills and career.
• Excellent rates of pay:
• Weekdays — £15.00 per hour
• Weekdays Nights — £17.00 per hour
• Saturdays — £17.00 per hour
• Sundays — £19.00 per hour
• Bank Holidays — £22.00 per hour
• Full training for the role and provision of all certificates
• Fantastic opportunity to have fun whilst you work
• Full support and training

About us

Invictus Complex Care is a fully nurse-owned and led complex care provider. We recruit specifically to our clients and provide excellent support to our team to ensure they feel valued and wish to continue working with us. We look after our care and nursing teams to allow them to have the confidence to look after our clients.

This position is subject to an enhanced criminal record check (DBS) and referencing.