Home Care Assistant

Location: Paddock Wood and Pembury

The Service User:

In a world where every individual brings a unique blend of challenges and triumphs, there's one young man who embodies the spirit of resilience and joy in the face of complexity. Our client is a spirited individual with complex needs since birth, whose love for football and irrepressible cheekiness brightens every corner of his world.

From the moment you enter his room, his infectious enthusiasm and mischievous grin light up the atmosphere. Despite the hurdles he faces, he approaches life with an unwavering determination to make the most of every moment. His journey is a testament to the power of positivity and the resilience of the human spirit.

Working Hours: The role will require a minimum 4 hour shifts of 12 hours 8am to 8pm and will include weekends on a rota.

Hourly Rates: £15.00 to £16.83 per hour.

Why work for us?

Contract types: Zero Hours or Fixed hours contracts (subject to experience and availability)

Training: In house training to the highest standards.

Progression: Career progression options.

Benefits:

• Access to Independent Financial Advice for all staff and their families.
• ShopSt - Extensive retail discount scheme for employees and their family.
• Company supported Occupational Health access.
• Confidential access to mental health support.
• Confidential access to CBT.
• Access to private physiotherapy.

What our staff say

"Working for CCS, I feel like both myself and my family are supported. I have a regular work pattern that fits with my kids and husband, whilst also paying a good hourly rate."

"I love the ShopSt app - its saves me a fortune on weekly shops - especially with things being more expensive at the moment."

"The care packages I work on are brilliant and I feel rewarded for the work I do and the help I provide for our patients. Changes in my family circumstances meant I needed to change working patterns. The team worked with me to find a new schedule that suited my needs."

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to make a real difference in your community? We are seeking a Complex Carer’s to join our team in Paddock Wood. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide essential care and support to those in need, with flexible days to suit your lifestyle.

Key Responsibilities:

Job Overview: As a Female Care Assistant, your primary responsibility will be to deliver outstanding and holistic care services to individuals in the comfort of their own homes. This role involves assisting those who require support due to aging, illness, and/or disabilities, ensuring they can maintain as independent a lifestyle as possible.

Duties and Responsibilities: Your duties may include, but are not limited to:

· Personal Care

· Hair care

· Pressure sore care

· Medication administration

· Meal preparation and snack provision

· General bed making and cleaning duties

As a Female Care Assistant you are expected to adhere to all company policies and procedures, participate in training programs, and operate manual handling equipment safely. Health and safety, as well as confidentiality, are paramount in carrying out your duties.

Requirements:

1. Full UK driving licence is essential, as you will be required to travel to clients' homes.

2. Compassion and empathy for the elderly and vulnerable.

3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

4. The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

5. Previous care experience is essential however additional training support can be funded through our academy.

6. Complex Moving and handling experience

7. G-PEG – medication administration J-PEG – feed, PEG site care training

8. Epilepsy with Buccal administration training

9. Peristeen bowel care, certification.

10. Sleep system trained.

How to apply:

If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and meet the requirements outlined above, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience via the apply online function.

Join our dedicated team and become a valued member of our community-focused care organisation. Make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. Apply now!

Continuity of Care Services are an Equally Opportunities, Disability Aware and CQC Regulated Employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. PLEASE NOTE we do not provide sponsorship and only applications currently holding Right to Work in the UK documents will be shortlisted. Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS and other necessary checks. We will also require you to complete mandatory paid training before employment can begin.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

Pay: From £15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 48 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Home care: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PWComplex