Complex Care Assistant Job Overview
Location: Tunbridge Wells
Hourly Rate: £16.00 to £17.95, with enhanced pay for public bank holidays and paid mileage
Shifts:Day shifts are 7:00am- 7:00pm and night shifts are 7:00pm- 7:00am (including a sleep-in from 10:00pm-7:00am). You will be part of a team of support workers providing 1:1 care for this package. Flexibility is required to cover sickness and annual leave within the support team.
Prior to commencing employment, you will be required to complete the onboarding process, including induction and training. You will also have the opportunity to meet the client and his family, and to shadow existing staff to ensure you are fully prepared for the role. This process typically takes approximately six weeks; therefore, full-time shifts are expected to commence at the beginning of July.
Eligibility Criteria for a Complex Care Assistant:
* Due to the wishes of the family, we are only considering femaleapplicants
* Previous care experience is essential
* Full UK driving licence and own car is essential
* Please note that 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 kind, compassionate, and reliable Complex Care Assistant to support a gentleman in his 50s who is living with the effects of a traumatic brain injury. He has left-sided weakness but remains mobile, and although he is cortically blind, he is able to see shadows and shapes. Support will be provided both in his home and out in the local community around the Tunbridge Wells area, helping him to live an active, meaningful, and enjoyable life. He has a great love of swimming, enjoys a variety of sports, and values spending time outdoors. He also enjoys getting out and about and appreciates having activities planned in advance, so good organisation and a positive, encouraging approach are important. You will be required to use your own car to support him with community activities, so being a calm and confident driver is essential. Mileage will be paid in addition to your salary. A contribution towards business car insurance will also be provided, as it is a requirement of the role.
Our clients requirements:
* Experience of working with adults who can display behaviours that challenge
* Personal care
* Medication Administration
* Meal preparation and snack provision
* General household domestic duties
* Support with accessing the community
We are looking for a Complex Care Assistant who is genuinely passionate about care and prepared for the unexpected. At Continuity of Care Services, we value people who put individuals first and remain calm, confident, and compassionate in all situations.
To be a great fit for this role, you should be:
* Calm and reassuring Assertive
* Confident and can come up with creative solutions
* A team player
* Punctual
* Excellent communication skills
* Kind and compassionate
This role is ideal for someone who values building meaningful connections and providing consistent, person- centred care. If this sounds like you, we want you to apply for the position!
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
* EPA Programme (Smart Clinic)
* Annual Charity Events
* Pension Scheme with The People's pension
* Flexible working hours and local work available
* Company phone
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.