Complex Care Assistant

Continuity of Care Services Limited; Broadstairs; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training and access to a

Higher rates on weekends/Bank Holidays

Blue light card subscription

DBS assistance

Refer a friend £500

Pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Local work

Job summary

Continuity of Care Services Limited is seeking a compassionate Complex Care Assistant in Broadstairs, Kent to support a male client with a spinal injury at home and in the community. You will join a dedicated care team to deliver person-centred support and may cover additional shifts as needed.

The role includes companionship, personal care and practical tasks, with full training provided. A driving licence is essential, and flexibility is required to meet rota demands across day and night

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is beneficial.
• You must be eligible to work in the UK; we do not offer sponsorship.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• A caring, patient and genuinely compassionate person.

Responsibilities

• Complex Moving and handling.
• Accompanying on social events, shopping, rehabilitation facility etc.
• Basic household chores.
• Meal preparation.
• Personal care.
• Medication administration.
• Catheter care and bowel management; autonomic dysreflexia awareness is helpful but training will be provided.

Skills

Compassionate

Full UK driving licence

Flexible

Patient

Teamwork

Job description

Become a Complex Care Assistant in Broadstairs, Kent

Complex Care Assistant Job Overview

Hourly Rate: £15.62 to £17.52 per hour, with enhanced rates for BH and the festive period

Shifts Pattern: A range of day and night shifts are available:

Day shift: 8:00am- 10:00pm

Night shift: 9:00pm- 11:00am (including sleep- in night from 10:00pm- 07:00am).

Contract: Zero hours contract

Schedule: Monday to Friday and alternate weekends, according to a rota

Continuity of Care Services is looking for compassionate and dedicated Complex Care Assistant to provide complex support for a male in his 30's with a spinal injury to support him with his independence. Our client requires support both in this home and to access the local community, to ensure he leads an active life. Before you begin, you will have the opportunity to meet your client to ensure you are well- prepared for the role.

As part of a dedicated care team, you will play an important role in delivering consistent, person-centred support. Flexibility is essential, as you may be required to provide additional cover for annual leave and sickness when needed.

The services you will deliver as a Complex Care Assistant

The role of Complex Care Assistant is varied and depends on the needs of the individual. You will be offering companionship and emotional support to our vulnerable service users in the comfort of their own homes. Among other duties, you may be offering as followed by not limited to:

• Complex Moving and handling
• Accompanying on social events, shopping, rehabilitation facility etc.
• Basic household chores
• Meal preparation
• Personal care
• Medication administration
• Catheter Care, Bowel management, understanding of Autonomic Dysreflexia beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided

Eligibility Criteria for a Complex Care Assistant

• Previous care experience is beneficial
• Please note you must be eligible to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship.
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• A caring, patient and genuinely compassionate person

If you are passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

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
• Annual Charity Events
• Pension Scheme with The People's pension
• Flexible working hours and local work available

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 before employment can begin- bespoke to each clients needs.