Complex Care Assistant

Advantage Healthcare; Tendring; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Full training & paid induction

Career growth

Family‑friendly leave policies

National opportunities

Perks and discounts

Job summary

Advantage Healthcare is seeking a Complex Care Assistant in Harwich, UK, to support a community-engaged client in various activities. This role requires excellent communication skills and a full UK driving licence to utilize the client’s mobility vehicle. No previous care experience is needed as full training and clinical support will be provided. The position offers a unique opportunity to grow with clear career progression and includes perks such as a free DBS check and paid induction.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills are essential for effective support.
• Compassionate and reliable with a passion for assisting an active lifestyle.
• Full UK driving licence required to drive client's vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily support for the client.
• Assist with meal preparation and domestic duties.
• Escort the client to various outings in the community.

Job description

Shifts: 9 am - 9 pm | Monday – Friday | Saturday and Sunday alternate weekends and occasional week‑day cover

Driver required: A driver is essential for this role.

At Advantage Healthcare (AGH) 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 in Harwich.

Job Description

What you’ll do

We are looking for a Complex Care Assistant to support a client who is actively engaged in the community. The client enjoys a variety of activities, including swimming, visiting the zoo, day trips, walking, and visiting churches.

Excellent communication skills are essential to provide effective support and help the client make the most of their social and recreational activities. If you are compassionate, reliable, and enjoy supporting an active lifestyle, this role is for you.

The key tasks with this role include:

• Personal care
• Daily and domestic duties
• Escorting to outings in the community
• Meal preparation

Qualifications

You don’t need complex care experience to apply for this role as this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills and become part of a team that makes a real difference. You’ll receive full training and ongoing clinical support to develop in key areas such as tracheostomy care, ventilation, seizure management, and stoma care – and much more.

You will need a full UK driving licence and be able to drive the client’s manual mobility vehicle.

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  and  discounts – Blue Light Card, RAF scheme, and more

Join Advantage Healthcare (AGH) in Harwich today and be part of something meaningful.