Complex Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Thanet District; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

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Become a Complex Care Assistant in Thanet, Kent

Continuity of Care Services is looking for compassionate and dedicated Complex Care Assistants to provide complex support for our client living with a spinal injury to support him with his independence. Our client requires support both in this home and to access the local community, to ensure he leads an active life. You'll need to be able to cook from scratch as our client likes a nice homecooked meal. Before you begin, you will have the opportunity to meet your client to ensure you are well-prepared for the role.

The services you will deliver as a Complex Care Assistant

The role of Complex Care Assistant is varied and depends on the needs of the individual. You will be offering companionship and emotional support to our vulnerable service users in the comfort of their own homes. Among other duties, you may be offering the following but not limited to:

• Complex Moving and handling
• Accompanying on social events or shopping etc.
• Basic household chores
• Personal care
• Medication administration
• Catheter, Peristeen Care beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided

Complex Care Assistant Job Overview

• Location: Thanet, Kent
• Hourly Rate: £15.00 to £16.83 per hour
• Shifts available: Part-time and flexible shifts, anything from 4 to 48 hours (could include sleep-in nights)
• Schedule: Flexibility to work shifts, Monday to Sunday

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 to drive clients' Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) (essential)

Contract: 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!
• Opportunities to take any Health and Social Care Qualifications
• Opportunities to go into nursing and gain your nursing qualifications
• Refer a friend scheme (terms & conditions apply)
• 24/7 assistance as well as your line manager
• Opportunities to speak to our Mental Health First Aider
• CCS Healthy Living
• Annual Saving Scheme
• Bonus Schemes
• Annual Charity Events
• Pension Scheme
• Full PPE provided to each carer with weekly testing

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 client's needs.