Job Description

Whether you are looking for a few additional hours each week, or a full-time care role, our Flexi Healthcare Assistant vacancy could be perfect for you. Join our growing team in Maidstone, Kent to help people live rewarding and fulfilled lives in their own homes.

Healthcare Assistant Job Overview

Location: Maidstone and surrounding area Hourly Rate: 12.21 to 16.83 per hour Shifts available: Part- time, Full- time with very flexible shifts, anything from 3 to 10 hours a day Schedule: Flexibility to work shifts, including Monday to Friday and Weekends

Eligibility Criteria for a Healthcare Assistant

Previous care experience (preferable) 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)

About the role of Healthcare Assistant

At Continuity of Care Services, we are proud to adopt a person-centred approach to care. This means that each Healthcare Assistant looks after the physical, emotional, cultural and social needs of our clients. You'll have the opportunity to create and maintain meaningful and professional relationships with our clients, their families, friends and other stakeholders.


As a valued member of our team, you'll play a vital role in empowering individuals to maintain their independence living in their own homes. We provide flexible, individual care including Domiciliary Care and Complex Care. Our services involve a programme of personal care, companionship, medication administration, meal preparation, complex care support. Our clients are very active and enjoy engaging with the community. They require a patient carer who can provide a high level of complex care and help them access the community as they love going out to country parks, cinemas and other social events. Before you begin, you will have the opportunity to meet your clients and their family to ensure you are well- prepared for the role.

The services you will deliver as a Healthcare Assistant

The role of Healthcare 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 as followed by not limited to:

Positive Behaviour Support (preferred but training will be given) Accompanying on social events or shopping etc. Basic household chores Personal care Medication administration Moving and handling PEG, Tracheostomy, Catheter and stoma care, Epilepsy care is beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided

Healthcare Assistant Requirements

We look for people who are genuinely interested in care and our complex care workers represent a diverse set of backgrounds. To be a great healthcare assistant at Continuity of Care Services, you should be:

Passionate Caring with genuine empathy Punctual Hard- working A team player

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 yournew 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.