Company Description
Location: Folkestone, Kent
Pay Rate: £12.65 per hour
Shifts Available: Days only - 3 x 4-hour shifts (Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10 am - 2 pm)
Access to a vehicle is required, due to the geographical location of the role
What we offer
Maidstone Complex SCP is part of City & County Healthcare Group. You’ll have access to all the resources, career pathways, benefits, investments, opportunities, and security that being part of City & County Healthcare Group brings. It’s the best of both worlds.
We're sorry, but we do not currently offer sponsorship to applicants.
What you’ll get
1. Maternity/Paternity leave
2. Pension scheme
3. Paid annual leave
4. Refer a friend scheme
5. Cycle-to-work scheme
6. Enhanced DBS check
Job Description
What you’ll do
The ideal candidate will be a patient, calm, and adaptable individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to tailor their approach to meet the client’s unique needs. They will be observant, safety-conscious, and capable of providing close supervision in the community to ensure the client’s well-being at all times.
Compassion, professionalism, and the ability to maintain clear boundaries are essential, particularly when managing challenging behaviours or navigating sensitive topics. Reliability and consistency are key, offering structure and reassurance while remaining confident in responding to medical emergencies such as seizures.
Strong teamwork and communication skills are also vital, enabling effective collaboration with the client’s mother and the wider care team to ensure high-quality, consistent care within the agreed home environment.
Qualifications
What you’ll need
Experience in the care sector is essential, especially when it comes to the following complex needs:
7. Experience with ADHD & Autism
8. Seizure Management
9. Administering Medication
10. Moving & Handling Equipment
11. You must also have a full UK driver's licence and business insurance included.