Care Assistant

Advantage Healthcare; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking dedicated care professionals for a full-time position in Detling. The role involves caring for a young adult with an acquired brain injury, including administering PEG feeds and monitoring for seizures. No prior experience is required, as full training and paid induction will be provided. Aside from competitive shifts, opportunities for career growth and family-friendly policies are available. Join us and make a difference in the lives of those who need care.

Benefits

Free DBS check

Full training & paid induction

Career growth opportunities

Family-friendly leave policies

Perks & discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for individuals with complex needs.
• Prior experience required before interview.
• Experience with PEG and suctioning is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for a young adult with an acquired brain injury.
• Administer PEG feeds and suctioning as needed.
• Monitor for seizures and manage the client's overall condition.

Skills

Intermittent catheter care

Suctioning machines

PEG feeds

Job description

Shifts:Full Time - 2:1 Days & Nights (8 am - 8 pm | 8 pm- 8 am) 2-3 Shifts Per Week

Driver required: Yes - full UK licence and access to your own vehicle

We are CCH. With 14,000 colleagues across 32 care companies, we have one purpose: to make sure no one in need of care is ever forgotten or left behind. We’re not only changing lives, we’re transforming the care sector. Our people-first approach puts care professionals at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is simple: to be the best place to work in care.

What makes CCH a great place to work? The results speak for themselves:

• 5,243 care professionals have referred a friendto join our company.
• 135 internal promotionswere earned in just 12 months
• Every Operational Director began their career as a care professional

AtAdvantage Healthcare, part of CCH, we live by our values of Community, Courage, and Heart and we’re looking for like-minded people to join our growing Complex Care team inDetling near Maidstone.

Job Description

What you'll do

The client is a young adult who has an acquired brain injury and is non-verbal, and due to this, the client would require several complex needs that need to be met, such as:

• PEG feeds (PEJ)
• Daily suctioning.
• Monitoring the client's condition for seizures.

Qualifications

What you'll need

Experience required prior to being interviewed:

Experience in the following would be extremely advantageous:

• Intermittent catheter care.
• Suctioning machines.
• PEJs

Additional Information

Here’s what makes us different:

• Free DBS check – we cover the full cost of the DBS application
• Full training & paid induction - no experience needed
• Career growth - clear progression into senior & leadership roles
• Family-friendly - enhanced leave for life’s big moments
• National opportunities - relocate and continue your career within CCH
• Perks & discounts - Blue Light Card, RAF scheme, and more

Ready to apply?

Our quick, simple application process lets you choose an interview time that works for you.

Join Advantage Healthcare in Detlingtoday and be part of something meaningful.