Company Description
Location: Canterbury
Pay: Up to £15 per hour
Shifts: 7:30 am - 7:30 pm and 7: 30 pm - 7:30 am
Access to a vehicle is required due to the geographical location of the role
We are CCH. With 14,000 colleagues across 32 care companies, we have one purpose: 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:
1. 5,243 care professionals have referred a friend to join our company.
2. 135 internal promotions were earned in just 12 months
3. Every Operational Director began their career as a care professional
At Maidstone 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 in Canterbury.
Job Description
What you'll do
We are seeking a compassionate, reliable and emotionally resilient individual to join our established team, supporting a vibrant young woman in her thirties who has cerebral palsy and complex clinical needs. This rewarding and varied role involves delivering person-centred care, including personal care, meal preparation, social engagement and emotional support, while working alongside our Nurses to assist with a range of clinical interventions. No two days are the same, and you will play a vital role in promoting independence, wellbeing and quality of life.
This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference within a supportive and experienced team where flexibility, reliability and consistency are highly valued. As part of her support, you will help her enjoy the activities she loves, including spending time with her pet cat, taking part in arts and crafts, and enjoying regular day trips to local parks and community settings.
Qualifications
What you'll need
Experience in complex care in particular with tracheostomies, PEG feeding and catheter care would be desirable but previous care experience is essential for this position prior to being interviewed, this is inclusive of the following:
4. Knowledge of Cerebral Palsy.
5. Moving & Handling Equipment.