Complex Care Assistant

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training

Higher weekend pay

Blue Light Card coverage

Company phone

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Continuity of Care Services in Ashford, Kent is seeking a compassionate Complex Care Assistant to support a non-verbal client living with cerebral palsy in a home setting. You will provide patient-centred care, help with daily activities and monitor wellbeing in a personalised care environment.

The position is part-time with zero hours contract, based in Ashford. Shifts are Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11:00am–6:00pm (maternity cover).

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is essential.
• Eligible to work in the UK; sponsorship not offered.

Responsibilities

• Medication administration.
• Moving and handling.
• Peg feed.
• Positive Behaviour Support (training provided).
• Basic household chores.
• Personal care.

Skills

Care experience

Patient-focused care

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

Complex Care Assistant

Salary: Closing: 20/08/2026

Working Hours: Location: Ashford

from £15.62 to £17.52 per hour

up to 30 hours per week

Complex Care Assistant Job Overview

Location: Ashford, Kent

Hourly Rate: £15.62 to £17.52 per hour

Shifts available: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11:00am- 6:00pm (Maternity Cover)

The rota is scheduled in advance and operates on a two- week alternating cycle:

Week 1: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Week 2: Monday, Friday

We ask that there is some flexibility to cover sickness and annual leave within the Care Assistant team.

Eligibility Criteria for a Complex Care Assistant

Previous care experience is essential

Please note you must be eligible to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship

About the Complex Care Assistant Role:

Continuity of Care Services is looking for compassionate and dedicated Complex Care Assistant to support our lively and sociable 30s male client living with complex health needs.

He requires patient and reassuring carers who can anticipate his needs and spend time getting to know him.

He has an active social life regularly enjoying walks in the park and shopping trips and lunch in town.

He also enjoys creative activities such as doing art & craft.

Our clients requirements:

• Medication administration


• Moving and handling


• Peg Feed


• Positive Behaviour Support (preferred but training will be given)


• Basic household chores


• Personal care

Our client is non- verbal and has cerebral palsy, again experience is beneficial but not essential.

Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract

Advantages of Joining our Team:

• Fully funded and paid training and access to our training academy


• Higher than average rates of pay PLUS enhanced pay on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays


• Blue light card- subscription covered by us!


• Opportunities to take any Health and Social Care Qualifications Career progression


• DBS assistance


• £500 refer a friend scheme (terms & conditions apply)


• 24/7 counselling and support


• Meet & greet and shadow shifts to help settle into your new role


• Opportunities to speak to our Mental Health First Aiders


• Annual Saving Scheme


• EPA Programme (Smart Clinic)


• Annual Charity Events


• Pension Scheme with The People's pension


• Flexible working hours and local work available


• Company phone

Our recruitment process

Continuity of Care Services is a CQC regulated employer. As such, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS and other necessary checks. We will also require you to complete mandatory training beforeemployment can begin- bespoke to each clients needs.