Complex Care Assistant

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Westgate-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training

Enhanced pay on weekends & holidays

Blue light card stipend

Career progression opportunities

DBS assistance

Refer a friend £500

24/7 counselling and support

Meet & greet and shadow shifts

Mental Health First Aiders access

Pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Company phone

Job summary

Continuity of Care Services is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for Complex Care to support a client with a spinal injury in the home and community. You will provide companionship, personal care and practical support, cooking fresh meals, and assisting with mobility and medication as part of a dedicated care team.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, empathy, and strong communication. Training is provided, and the position offers flexible, zero-hours contracts across a responsive local

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is essential.
• Eligible to work in the UK; sponsorship not offered.
• Full UK driving licence to drive WAV (essential).
• Compassionate and patient demeanour.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex support for a spinal injury client in home and community settings.
• Offer companionship and emotional support to the client and family.
• Perform movements and handling, personal care, and medication administration as required.
• Assist with basic household chores and accompany client to social events or shopping.
• Meet client and family prior to starting to ensure you are well-prepared for the role.
• Follow care plans and participate in training and DBS checks as required.

Skills

Care experience

Driving licence

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

Healthcare Assistant- Complex Care

Salary: Closing: 31/07/2026

Working Hours: Location: Minister

from £15.62 to £17.52 per hour

up to 35 hours per week

Healthcare Assistant- Complex Care Job Overview

Location: Minister, Thanet, Kent

Hourly Rate: £15.62 to £17.52 per hour with enhanced rate for UK public holidays

Shifts available:

• Morning 9:00am- 2:00pm
• Afternoon 2:00pm- 6:00pm (temporary schedule until further notice)
• Evening 6:00pm- 10:00pm + sleep night 10:00pm- 9:00am

Our service user require 7 days care therefore we are looking for a member of staff to join our existing team. We ask that there

is some flexibility to cover sickness and annual leave within the Complex Care Assistant team.

Eligibility Criteria for a Healthcare Assistant- Complex Care

• Previous care experience is essential
• Please note you must be eligible to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship
• Full UK driving licence to drive clients Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) (essential)
• Compassionate and patient demeanour
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

About the role of Healthcare Assistant- Complex Care

Continuity of Care Services is looking for compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to provide complex support for

our 50s male client living with a spinal injury who wishes to be as independent as possible. Our client requires support both in

his home and to access the local community, to ensure he leads an active life. You'll need to be able to cook from scratch as

our client likes a nice homecooked meal. Before you begin, you will have the opportunity to meet your client and their family to

ensure you are well- prepared for the role.

The services you will deliver as a Healthcare Assistant- Complex Care

The role of Healthcare Assistant is varied and depends on the needs of the individual. You will be offering companionship and

emotional support to our vulnerable service users in the comfort of their own homes. Among other duties, you may be offering

as followed by not limited to:

• Complex Moving and handling
• Accompanying on social events or shopping etc.
• Basic household chores
• Personal care
• Medication administration
• Catheter, Stoma Care, Peristeen Care, Autonomic Dysreflexia beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided

Contract: Zero hours contract

Join our dedicated team and become a valued member of our community-focused care organisation. Make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Advantages of Joining our Team:

• Fully funded and paid training and access to our training academy
• Higher than average rates of pay PLUS enhanced pay on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays
• Blue light card- subscription covered by us!
• Opportunities to take any Health and Social Care Qualifications Career progression
• DBS assistance
• £500 refer a friend scheme (terms & conditions apply)
• 24/7 counselling and support
• Meet & greet and shadow shifts to help settle into your new role
• Opportunities to speak to our Mental Health First Aiders
• Annual Saving Scheme
• EPA Programme (Smart Clinic)
• Annual Charity Events
• Pension Scheme with The People's pension
• Flexible working hours and local work available
• Company phone

Our recruitment process

Continuity of Care Services is a CQC regulated employer. As such, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory

references, enhanced DBS and other necessary checks. We will also require you to complete mandatory training beforeemployment can begin- bespoke to each clients needs.