Complex Care Assistant

Routes Healthcare; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 16,531 - 19,933; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £14.47 per hour (includes holiday pay)

Specialist complex care training

24/3 clinical support

Staff referral scheme

Enhanced rates for specialist skills

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Routes Healthcare in Chesterfield is seeking a Female Complex Care Assistant to provide personal care for children and vulnerable adults. The role involves supporting clients with learning difficulties and ensuring their emotional and social needs are met.

Applicants should have at least 6 months of paid care experience in the UK and the right to work without employer support. The company offers up to £14.47 per hour, flexible working hours, and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK without needing employer support.
• At least 6 months paid care experience in the UK.
• Comfortable providing personal care.
• Flexibility essential for varied hours.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1-2-1 personal care with dignity and respect.
• Supporting clients with peg feed and epilepsy.
• Following care plans and maintaining accurate records.

Skills

Personal care provision

Support for non-verbal clients

Managing challenging behaviours

Transportation of clients

Job description

Female Complex Care Assistant

Location: Brampton -Chesterfield

Pay Rate: up to £14.47 per hour (including holiday pay)

Shift pattern: evenings 4PM -10PM and nights 9PM-9AM

IMPORTANT: Unfortunately, Routes are unable to offer a job to anyone who does not have the right to work in the UK or needs employer support.

This role is advertised for female care assistants only as a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, to meet the specific care needs of our clients.

About Routes Healthcare

We're a leading complex care provider - a care company, not an agency. We support people in their own homes with specialist 1-2-1 care for complex health needs.

About The Role

We're looking for an enthusiastic, engaging, and compassionate care assistant to support children, young people, and vulnerable adults in and around Chesterfield. You'll be working with clients with Learning Difficulties, often on the Autistic Spectrum, providing care in the community and supporting them to access activities for social stimulation.

You’ll Be

• Providing 1-2-1 personal care with dignity and respect
• Supporting clients with peg feed , epilepsy (training provided if needed)
• Supporting clients who may be non-verbal or have limited communication abilities
• Managing challenging behaviour with patience and understanding
• Transporting clients and colleagues in your own car to activities and appointments
• Following care plans and maintaining accurate records

Essential Requirements

• Right to work in the UK without needing employer support
• At least 6 months paid care experience in the UK
• Comfortable providing personal care
• Flexibility essential - varied hours required to meet clients' needs
• Reliable, compassionate, and committed to excellent care

What We Offer

• Up to £14.47 per hour (includes holiday pay)
• Specialist complex care training including epilepsy and peg feeding
• 24/3 clinical support from our dedicated team
• Staff referral scheme (up to £250 per referral)
• Enhanced rates for specialist skills
• Progression opportunities into senior complex care roles

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today and speak to our friendly recruitment team about these packages and the training available.