Complex Care Assistant

Continuity Of Care Services; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Continuity of Care Services seeks a compassionate Complex Care Assistant to support a male client with complex health conditions in his home. The role includes personal care, companionship, and assistance with daily needs. Flexibility and experience in care are necessary, with fully funded training provided.

Benefits

Fully funded training

Higher than average pay

Blue light card subscription covered

Career progression opportunities

DBS assistance

£500 refer a friend scheme

24/7 counselling and support

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Annual charity events

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is essential.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Must be female, due to client's wishes.

Responsibilities

• Assist the client with personal care and getting ready for bed.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Administer medication.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Communication

Job description

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• Shifts available: Tuesday to Friday, waking nights 10:00pm to 7:00am

There will also be availability to cover annual leave and sickness with potential respite cover during days (including weekends). This may include support both at home and when accessing community, so flexibility is essential.

Please note that you will need to be available to carry out day shifts initially, in order to get to know the family before commencing the night shift.

Eligibility Criteria for a Complex Care Assistant

• Previous care experience is essential
• Due to the wishes of the family, we are only considering applications from female carers
• Full UK driving licence
• Please note you must be eligible to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship

About the Role:

Continuity of Care Services is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Complex Care Assistant to support our 50s male client living with complex health conditions and learning disabilities. Our client is non- verbal and has cerebral palsy, again experience is beneficial but not essential. You will be offering companionship and emotional support to our vulnerable service user in the comfort of his own home. He requires patient and reassuring carer who can assist him with personal care and getting him ready for a good night sleep. Our client enjoys watching various sports before bed time including snooker, darts, F1 and boxing, so sharing the same sports interest would be beneficial. Before you begin, you will have the opportunity to meet your client and his family to shadow existing staff and to ensure you are well prepared for the role.

Our client requirements:

• Personal care
• Moving and handling
• Medication administration

Skills training specific to the individuals needs will be provided by Continuity Training Academy.

Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract

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
• Annual Charity Events
• Pension Scheme with The People's pension
• Flexible working hours and local work available

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 before employment can begin- bespoke to each clients needs.