Complex Care Assistant

Complex Care Assistant Job Overview

Location: New Romney, Kent

Hourly Rate: £15.00 to £16.83

Shifts: 10:30am to 5:30pm Monday and Tuesday and a minimum of every other Saturday OR Sunday 10:30am to 5:30pm. You will complete a team of 3 working 1:1 for this care package, and we ask that there is some flexibility to cover sickness and annual leave within the Complex Care Assistant team.

Before you began you are required to go through onboarding process, including induction and training. You will have the opportunity to meet your client and his family to shadow existing staff and to ensure you are well prepared for the role. The whole process typically takes around couple of months therefore the full time shifts would start in August- September.

Eligibility Criteria for a Complex Care Assistant:

• Due to the wishes of the family, we are only considering male applicants
• Previous care experience is essential
• Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship
• Full UK driving licence (essential)

About the Role:

Continuity of Care Services is looking for compassionate and dedicated Male Complex Care Assistant to support a gentleman in his 30's who has epilepsy, learning disabilities and autism and it is essential that you have relevant experience. He requires assistance both in his home and to access the local community, in and around the New Romney area, to lead his best life. Our client loves to swim and therefore we seek a confident swimmer to support this activity. You will be required to drive our clients wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV), and it is important that you are a confident and calm driver.

Our clients requirements:

• Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities and autism and/or behaviours that challenge (essential)
• Confident swimmer (essential)
• Complex moving and Manual Handling experience (preferred but training will be given)
• Personal care
• Medication Administration some experience with diabetes medication preferred but not essential
• Meal preparation and snack provision

Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract

At Continuity of Care Services Ltd we offer support to individuals in their own homes, with a private team of carers to ensure continuity. Many of our staff have been working with us for years. We promote independence and offer a high-quality service that ensures individuals are in control of their own care needs.

We treat people with respect and our service users as individuals not numbers.

Our person-centred Ethos:

Your Time, Your Team, Your Life.

You will be joining our well established team and become part of our CCS family.

If you enjoy making a difference in the lives of others and in the community, we would love you to work with us!

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 for assistance as well as your line manager
• 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.