Complex Care Assistant Job Overview
Location: Ashford, Kent
Hourly Rate: £15.00 to £16.83 per hour
Shifts available: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday, 11:00am- 6:00pm (Maternity Cover)
We ask that there is some flexibility to cover sickness and annual leave within the Complex Care Assistant team.
Eligibility Criteria for a Complex Care Assistant
* Previous care experience is essential
* Please note you must be eligible to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship
* Full UK driving licence (essential)
About the Complex Care Assistant Role:
Continuity of Care Services is looking for compassionate and dedicated Complex Care Assistant to support our lively and sociable 30s male client living with complex health needs. He requires patient and reassuring carers who can anticipate his needs and spend time getting to know him. He has an active social life regularly enjoying walks in the park and shopping trips and lunch in town. He also enjoys creative activities such as doing art & craft.
Our clients requirements:
* Medication administration
* Moving and handling
* Peg Feed
* Positive Behaviour Support (preferred but training will be given)
* Basic household chores
* Personal care
Our client is non- verbal and has cerebral palsy, again experience is beneficial but not essential.
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
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.