Female Complex Care Assistant

Invictus Complex Care Ltd; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Training provided

24/7 clinical support

Career development

Supportive environment

Fun to work

Job summary

Invictus Complex Care Ltd in Christchurch, Dorset, is seeking a friendly Female Waking Night Care Assistant for a part-time role (2 nights per week, 7:00pm–7:00am). You will join a dedicated team to support a female client with Autism, learning disabilities, and Diabetes, ensuring health, safety and wellbeing overnight.

Training is provided by our nursing team, with 24/7 clinical support and a rolling rota. A full UK driving license and own transport are required due to the remote location.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker or Healthcare Assistant is essential.
• Experience supporting individuals with Diabetes, Autism or learning disabilities would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Providing waking night support throughout the shift.
• Supporting with diabetes management and monitoring.
• Following individual care plans and clinical guidance.
• Providing reassurance and emotional support when required.
• Supporting the client with her individual needs and routines.
• Maintaining accurate care records and reporting any concerns.
• Working closely with the wider care team to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication

Team player

Flexible

Empathy

Job description

Location: Christchurch, Dorset
Hours: Part-time, 2 waking nights per week
Shift: 7:00pm – 7:00am
Rota: Rolling 3-week rota
Pay: £17.00 – £22.00 per hour, depending on the shift

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship or accommodate requests for additional working hours at this time.

About the Role

Invictus Complex Care is looking for a friendly, outgoing and compassionate Female Waking Night Care Assistant to join our lovely team supporting a female client in Christchurch.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys making a difference and wants to develop their skills within complex care.

Our client lives with Autism, a learning disability and Diabetes. She can also experience anxiety and benefits from having a supportive, consistent and understanding care team around her.

She is currently undertaking a three-year residential education programme at a specialist riding therapy setting in Christchurch. You will be supporting her overnight, helping to ensure her health, safety and wellbeing while providing reassurance and encouragement when needed.

This is much more than just a night shift. It's an opportunity to build a positive relationship with a client, become part of a fantastic team and make a real difference to someone's life.

Shifts

Week 1- Tuesday and Wednesday

Week 2- Saturday and Sunday

Wee 3- Thursday and Saturday

What Will You Be Doing?

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing waking night support throughout the shift.
• Supporting with diabetes management and monitoring.
• Following individual care plans and clinical guidance.
• Providing reassurance and emotional support when required.
• Supporting the client with her individual needs and routines.
• Maintaining accurate care records and reporting any concerns.
• Working closely with the wider care team to ensure continuity of care.

Don't worry if you haven't worked in complex care before! Full client-specific training will be provided by our brilliant nursing team, alongside ongoing clinical support available 24/7.

What Are We Looking For?

We are looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, outgoing and approachable.
• Reliable, committed and flexible within the agreed rota.
• Passionate about making a genuine difference to someone's life.
• A confident communicator and a great team player.
• Able to work independently and use their initiative.
• Comfortable working within a residential or family home environment.

Previous experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker or Healthcare Assistant is essential. Experience supporting individuals with Diabetes, Autism or learning disabilities would be particularly beneficial.

You will also need:

• A full, clean UK driving licence.
• Your own transport, due to the remote location.
• Proof of your right to live and work in the UK.

What We Offer

At Invictus Complex Care, we believe our care teams are just as important as the people we support. We want you to feel valued, supported and confident in your role.

In return for your dedication, we offer:

• Excellent rates of pay: £17–£22 per hour, depending on the shift.
• Full permanent employment contract.
• Comprehensive client-specific training delivered by our nursing team.
• All training certificates provided.
• Fantastic 24/7 clinical support.
• Ongoing opportunities to develop your complex care skills.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• A great opportunity to have fun whilst you work!

Pay Rates

• Weeknights £17.00
• Saturdays £17.00
• Sundays £19.00
• Bank holiday £22.00

About Invictus Complex Care

Invictus Complex Care is a fully nurse-owned and nurse-led complex care provider.

We recruit specifically to meet the needs of our individual clients, ensuring our care teams receive the training, guidance and ongoing support they need to deliver outstanding care.

We genuinely believe that when we look after our care and nursing teams, they feel confident, valued and supported to provide the very best care to our clients.

Our nursing team is always on hand to provide clinical advice and support, giving you the reassurance that you are never on your own.

Please note: This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Job titles: Care Assistant, Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, HCA, Care Worker, Complex Care Assistant.