Care Assistant

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Join Maidstone Complex SCP in Sheerness as a Care Assistant, Fridays 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm and Saturdays 10 am - 1 pm, £12.21 per hour, onsite. You will deliver person-centred care to a teen with Autism, ADHD, Global Developmental Delay and PICA, including personal care, infection prevention and supervision at home and in the community. Prior complex-care experience is essential, including managing challenging behaviours, reading non-verbal cues and using PECS; show consistency, emotional resilience and trust-building. Benefits include free DBS, paid induction, clear career progression, family-friendly leave and national opportunities. To apply, quickly select an interview slot and demonstrate how you meet the essential requirements and fit our Community Courage Heart values.

Company Description

Location: Sheerness

Pay: £12.21 per hour

Shifts: Fridays - 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm & Saturdays - 10 am - 1 pm

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 friend to join our company.
• • 135 internal promotions were earned in just 12 months
• • Every Operational Director began their career as a care professional

At Maidstone Complex SCP, 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 in Sheerness.

Job Description

What you'll do

We are supporting a young gentleman in his teens with Autism, ADHD, Global Developmental Delay, and PICA, and are looking for a compassionate, reliable individual with strong emotional resilience to join our established team. This is a rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will provide person-centred care, including personal care support, infection prevention and control, and consistent supervision to ensure his safety and wellbeing at all times, both at home and within the community. This position offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference while working within a supportive and experienced team environment.

Qualifications

What you'll need

Experience in complex care is essential for this position prior to being interview, this is inclusive of the following:

• Challenging Behaviours
• Knowledge of Autism or ADHD
• The ability to read social cues of non-verbal clients.
• The ability to interpret body language or to use visual aids such as PECS.
• Consistency, emotional resilience & the ability to build trust.

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 Maidstone Complex SCP in Sheerness today and be part of something meaningful.