Complex Care Assistant

Continuity of Care Services; Herne Bay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Continuity of Care Services is seeking a dedicated Complex Care Assistant to support a sociable young female client with complex health needs. The role involves providing personal care, assisting with medication, and engaging in social activities. Candidates should have previous care experience and be flexible to cover shifts. The company offers competitive pay, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Fully funded training

Higher than average pay

Health and Social Care qualifications

Refer a friend scheme

24/7 support

Annual Saving Scheme

Bonus schemes

Pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Company phone

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is essential.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support a female client with complex health needs.
• Assist with medication administration and personal care.
• Perform basic household chores and moving/handling.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

Complex Care Assistant Job Overview

Location: Herne Bay, Kent

Hourly Rate: £15.00 to £16.83 per hour

Shifts available: 12-hour shifts from 8 am to 8 pm, 3-4 days per week (varied days of the week)

We ask that there is some flexibility to cover sickness and annual leave within the Complex 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 20s female client living with complex health needs. She requires patient and reassuring carers who can anticipate her needs and spend time getting to know her. She has an active social life, regularly enjoying swimming, bowling, walks in the park, shopping trips, and lunch in town. She also attends a community club twice a week where she socializes with her peers.

Our Client's Requirements

• Medication administration
• Assisted communication needs - Makaton (training will be given)
• Catheter and Stoma care (training will be given)
• TPN feeding awareness
• Positive Behaviour Support (training will be given, preferred but not essential)
• Basic household chores
• Personal care
• Moving and handling

Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract

At Continuity of Care Services Ltd, we offer support to individuals in their own homes, with a private team of carers to ensure continuity. Many of our staff have been working with us for years. We promote independence and provide high-quality, person-centred care that respects individuals' preferences and needs.

Our Person-centred Ethos

Your Time, Your Team, Your Life.

You will be joining our well-established team and becoming part of our CCS family. We offer many advantages:

• Fully funded and paid training, access to our training academy
• Higher than average rates of pay, with enhanced pay on weekends and bank holidays
• Opportunities to obtain Health and Social Care qualifications and career progression
• Pathways into nursing and gaining nursing qualifications
• Refer a friend scheme (terms & conditions apply)
• 24/7 support from your line manager and assistance team
• Opportunities to speak with our Mental Health First Aider
• Annual Saving Scheme
• Bonus schemes
• Annual charity events
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Full PPE provided, with weekly testing
• Company phone

If you enjoy making a difference in people's lives and within the community, we would love to hear from you!

Our Recruitment Process

As a CQC-regulated employer, offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS checks, and other necessary assessments. You will also need to complete mandatory training tailored to each client's needs before starting employment.