Complex Care Assistant

Superiorhcm; Faversham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is seeking a compassionate Health Care Assistant in Faversham, United Kingdom. This full-time role involves providing care for a young male client with complex needs, including epilepsy and developmental delays. Applicants should have experience in similar environments and be prepared for varied activities. A valid manual driving license is essential for transporting the client. Full training will be offered, making this a rewarding opportunity for those eager to support individuals with special requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting clients with complex health conditions.
• Confident manual driver with a clean driving license.
• Background in TA work or pediatric care is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide round-the-clock care for a young male client.
• Engage the client in various activities during shifts.
• Assist the client with transportation to college on specific days.

Skills

Compassionate care

Experience with epilepsy and developmental delays

Manual driving skills

Job description

Superior Healthcare is recruiting a compassionate and dedicated Health Care Assistant in Faversham to join our team, working full-time day shifts (12 hours per shift). The role: Superior Healthcare provides round‑the‑clock care packages to support people including children, young people and adults living with long‑term health conditions to live in the comfort and safety of their own home. We are currently recruiting for a client who resides in the lovely town of Faversham. Our client is male, aged between 20‑22 and has a diagnosis of Dravet Syndrome, Osteoporosis with corrective surgery for postural scoliosis and Developmental Delays. Experience of supporting clients with epilepsy, spinal surgery and clients who lack capacity and may display behaviours of concern is desirable but full training and clinical support will be provided. Our client is a busy young man who enjoys plenty of different activities to keep him engaged; therefore applicants should be prepared to have a busy and varied shift and participate in activities such as reading, writing, puzzles, playing with toys, role play and many more. Previous experience of TA work in schools or paediatric care work would be an added advantage. We are seeking confident manual drivers who have a Full Manual Clean Driving License due to driving and assisting the client to college on specific days of the week. This gentleman also requires care team members to be compassionate and show understanding of how he processes information and communicates his needs. So, whether you currently work in a care home, school, college, hospital or providing crucial support to residents or service users with similar complex care needs, or in the community, assisting individuals with clinical, mental health or developmental delay requirements, this is your chance to step into a new rewarding role. Apply Now, or to discuss your application, please contact Lynsey at or call 01227 774878. Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 for a female worker to work with our client. Please refer to Legislation.gov website. Further explanation is provided in the Equality Act 2010 Explanatory Notes Point 787.