Complex Care Assistant

Center Healthcare; Southend-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a compassionate Complex Care Assistant to support service users with complex needs. Responsibilities include assisting with care plans, medication management, and maintaining privacy and dignity. Suitable candidates should have experience in a care setting and flexible availability. Training and development opportunities are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive training

Company pension

On-site parking

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting, particularly with complex care needs.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering compassionate care.
• Ability to work flexibly across various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the care needs of service users in accordance with their care plans.
• Support with clinical requirements such as medication management, moving and handling.
• Provide care and support to individuals with spinal cord injuries.

Skills

Experience in a care setting

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility in shifts

Job description

As a Complex Care Assistant, you will be a vital member of our team, providing support and care to our service users. This role requires a compassionate and attentive individual who can assist with clinical needs, personal care, and daily living tasks under the supervision of our clinical team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the care needs of service users in accordance with their care plans.
• Support with clinical requirements such as medication management, moving and handling.
• Provide care and support to individuals with spinal cord injuries, following specific clinical and personal care routines.
• Work collaboratively with family members and the multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care.
• Monitor and record the health and well-being of service users, reporting any changes.
• Ensure dignity, privacy, and independence are maintained at all times.

Requirements:

• Experience in a care setting, particularly with complex care needs.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering compassionate care.
• Ability to work flexibly across various shifts.
• Enhanced DBS check will be required, we can assist with this.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with enhancements for unsociable hours.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Supportive working environment with access to a dedicated clinical team.

About Center Healthcare

We specialise in providing exceptional homecare services to individuals in the community with complex health needs. Our approach is nurse-led, ensuring we provide the highest standard of care tailored to the unique requirements of our service users.

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Support Workers / Complex Care Assistants to help us continue delivering high-quality, nurse-led care that makes a real difference in our service users' lives.

How to Apply: Please submit your CV detailing your experience and suitability for the role using this advert.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 14.00- 18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability