At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a male client with a spinal injury in daily activities and community access.
- Company: Continuity of Care Services, dedicated to compassionate care.
- Benefits: Higher than average pay, flexible hours, and fully funded training.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in someone's life while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Previous care experience and a full UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 30000 £ per year.
Overview
Continuity of Care Services is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to provide complex support for our 50s male client living with a spinal injury who wishes to be as independent as possible.
Our client requires support both in his home and to access the local community, to ensure he leads an active life.
You'll need to be able to cook from scratch as our client likes a nice homecooked meal.
Before you begin, you will have the opportunity to meet your client and their family to ensure you are well prepared for the role.
Responsibilities
- Complex moving and handling
- Accompanying on social events or shopping etc.
- Basic household chores
- Personal care
- Medication administration
- Catheter, stoma care, peristeen care, autonomic dysreflexia (beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided)
- Other duties as required by the client’s needs
Qualifications & Requirements
- Previous care experience is essential.
- Must be eligible to work in the UK; we do not offer sponsorship.
- Full UK driving licence to drive clients.
- Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) experience (essential).
- Compassionate and patient demeanour.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Training, Development & Benefits
- Fully funded and paid training and access to our training academy.
- Higher than average rates of pay with 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 support and DBS assistance.
- £500 refer a friend scheme (terms & conditions apply).
- 24/7 counselling and support.
- Meet & greet and shadow shifts to help settle into your new role.
- Opportunities to speak to our Mental Health First Aiders.
- Annual saving scheme, EPA Programme (Smart Clinic), and annual charity events.
- Pension scheme with The People's pension.
- Flexible working hours and local work available.
- Company phone provided.
- Recruitment Process
Continuity of Care Services is a CQC regulated employer.
Employment offers will be subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS and completion of mandatory training before employment can begin, bespoke to each client’s needs.
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Contact Details:
Continuity of Care Services Recruitment Team
