Support Worker

Care By Us Ltd; Detling; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Full training & paid induction

Career growth

Job summary

CCH is seeking carers for complex home care in Detling near Maidstone. The role involves supporting a young adult with acquired brain injury who is non-verbal, requiring PEG feeds, medication administration, and seizure monitoring. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential due to location.

You will work 2:1 days and nights (8 am - 8 pm / 8 pm - 8 am) with 2-3 shifts per week, in a supportive, people-first care environment with full training and DBS covered.

Qualifications

• Experience with intermittent catheter care.
• Familiarity with suctioning equipment.
• Experience with PEJs feeding.
• Clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide PEG feeds (PEJ) and monitor feeding.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Monitor the client's condition for seizures and respond appropriately.

Skills

Intermittent catheter care

Suctioning machines

PEJs

Clear communication

Job description

Shifts Available:2:1 Days & Nights (8 am - 8 pm | 8 pm- 8 am) 2-3 Shifts Per Week

Access to a vehicle is required due to the geographical location of the role

We areCCH. With14,000colleagues across32care companies, we haveonepurpose: to make sure no one in need of care is ever forgotten or left behind. We're not only changing lives, we're transforming the care sector. Our people-first approach puts care professionals at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is simple: to be the best place to work in care.

What makes CCH a great place to work? The results speak for themselves:

• 5,243 care professionals have referred a friendto join our company.
• 135 internal promotionswere earned in just 12 months
• Every Operational Director began their career as a care professional

AtMaidstone Complex SCP, 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 inDetling near Maidstone.

Job Description

What you'll do

The client is a young adult who has an acquired brain injury and is non-verbal, and due to this, the client would require several complex needs that need to be met, such as:

• PEG feeds (PEJ)
• Medication Administration
• Monitoring the client's condition for seizures.

Also please be aware that the client does have two dogs in the home and loves anyone who has a bubbly personality, keen to wear bright clothing and is a very clear communicator.

Qualifications

What you'll need

Experience in the following would be extremely advantageous for your application:

• Intermittent catheter care.
• Suctioning machines.
• PEJs

The only essential requirements is as follows:

Clear Communication Skills.

A full valid UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle, due to the location and transport links.

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 & discounts- Blue Light Card, RAF scheme, and more