Support Worker
- Full-time
Company Description
Location: Detling
Pay Rate: £13,50 - £14.50 per hour
Shifts Available: 2:1 Days & Nights (8 am - 8 pm | 8 pm- 8 am) 2-3 Shifts Per Week
Access to a vehicle is required due to the geographical location of the role
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.
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- 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 Detling 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)
- Intermittent Catheter Care
- Medication Administration
- Monitoring the client's condition for seizures.
- Using moving & handling equipment.
Also please be aware that the client does have two dogs in the home and loves anyone who has a bubbly personality, keen to wear bright clothing and is a very clear communicator.
Qualifications
What you'll need
Experience in the following would be extremely advantageous for your application:
- Intermittent catheter care.
- Suctioning machines.
- PEJs
- Seizure management and anti-seizure medication, rescue packs etc.
The only essential requirements is as follows:
Clear Communication Skills.
A full valid UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle, due to the location and transport links.