Complex Care Assistant

City & County Healthcare Group; Croydon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Full training & paid induction

Career growth

Family-friendly leave

National opportunities

Perks & discounts

Job summary

City & County Healthcare Group is seeking a Complex Care Assistant for Part Time Sunday Morning shifts and contingency cover in Thornton Heath. You will care for clients who have suffered a stroke, requiring patience and empathy, and may travel within the community with clients.

Role involves teamwork within the Complex Care unit, opportunities for skill development, and a dynamic, client‑facing environment. Full UK driving licence is essential for travel between communities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in community care would be essential for this position.
• A Full UK driving licence is also essential.

Responsibilities

• Care for clients who have suffered a stroke with patience, resilience and consistency.
• Support clients in daily activities and mobility using moving and handling equipment provided.
• Provide a friendly, social presence and help clients engage in social activities where possible.

Skills

Community care

Driving licence

Job description

Shifts:Part Time - Sunday Morning (08:30 - 10:30) + Contingency Cover (Early Start)

Driving Required: Yes - A Full UK Driving Licence Is Essential Due To Travelling Within The Community

We areCCH. With14,000colleagues across32care companies, we have one purpose: to make sure no one in need of care is ever forgotten or left behind. We’re not only changing lives, we’re transforming the care sector. Our people-first approach puts care professionals at the centre of everything we do.Our goal is simple: to be the best place to work in care.

What makes CCH a great place to work? The results speak for themselves:

• 5,243 care professionals have referred a friendto join our company.
• 135 internal promotionswere earned in just 12 months
• Every Operational Director began their career as a care professional

AtAdvantage Healthcare, part of CCH, we live by our values of Community, Courage, and Heart and we’re looking for like-minded people to join our growing Complex Care team inThornton Heath.

Job Description

This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your current skill base and join us as a Complex Care Assistant. We are looking for sensitive and aware candidates who can handle challenges due to the client not always being aware of what they are saying or doing, due to the nature of this role you will be caring for a client who has suffered a stroke.

Every day will be different, you need patience, resilience, flexibility and consistency is key. One thing you can be sure of though, is that you’ll be making your clients’ days brighter, whilst developing your skills and knowledge.

This is a very social package, which can include attending multiple social events, large social gatherings and can even involve travelling abroad with the client.

Qualifications

Previous experience in community care would be essential for this position, especially with challenging behaviours, clear and concise communication skills and the ability to use various moving and handling equipment which is provided.

A Full UK driving licence is also essential.

If this role feels like a perfect fit for you, we would like to hear from you!

Additional Information

Here’s what makes us different:

• Free DBS check– we cover the full cost of the DBS application
• Full training & paid induction- no experience needed
• Career growth- clear progression into senior & leadership roles
• Family-friendly- enhanced leave for life’s big moments
• National opportunities- relocate and continue your career within CCH
• Perks & discounts- Blue Light Card, RAF scheme, and more