Complex Care Assistant in Croydon

Pay: £17 - £18 per hour

Shifts: Full Time - Days & Nights - 5 Shifts Per Week

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 Advantage 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 in South London.

We are currently looking for a caring and compassionate individual to support our clients across the following areas and surrounding locations:

• Croydon
• Lewisham
• Greenwich
• Mitcham

As an Assigned Care Assistant, you will support clients by covering rota gaps across a range of care packages, helping to ensure continuity of care and building familiarity and trust while delivering high‑quality, person‑centred support. You will play a key role in maintaining consistency for service users in their own homes and within the community, providing compassionate care that promotes independence, dignity, and wellbeing. The role involves travelling between client locations as required, working collaboratively with families and the wider team, and developing positive relationships through reliable and professional support.

To be successful in this role, you must have experience and competence in key clinical skills including tracheostomy care, PEG feeding, ventilator support, suctioning, and catheter care. You will work a flexible pattern of shifts, including days, nights, and weekends, with opportunities to gain experience across a variety of care settings. If you are adaptable, skilled, and committed to delivering safe and effective care, we would welcome your application.

What the role involves:

• Travelling between client locations to provide support where needed
• Delivering compassionate, person‑centred care
• Promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing
• Building positive relationships with clients through consistent support

Working pattern:

• 5 shifts per week
• A mix of day shifts, night shifts, and weekend work
• Alternate weekends (one weekend on, one weekend off), supporting a healthy work‑life balance
• Opportunities to work across a variety of locations, offering flexibility and experience.

If you are dedicated, flexible, and committed to providing outstanding care, we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications:

Experience in the following is essential prior to being accepted for an interview:

• Tracheostomy Management
• PEG Feeding
• Ventilation Support
• Suctioning
• Catheter Care
• Medication Administration
• Moving & Handling Equipment
• A Full Valid Driving Licence

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 South London today and be part of something meaningful.