Complex Care Assistant

Company Description

At Home Instead Southend, we are passionately committed to enhancing the lives of individuals in our community through genuine, heartfelt care. Our team is celebrated for providing outstanding, relationship-focused care, and we take immense pride in our exceptional Care Professionals.

Job Description

We are on the lookout for a dedicated Complex Care Support Worker experienced in specialised care techniques. If you are skilled in hoisting, sling use, slide sheet transfers, and comprehensive personal care, and have experience with non-verbal clients, we would love to hear from you. Collaborative teamwork with a live-in care team is essential.

As a Complex Care Support Worker at Home Instead Southend, your responsibilities will include:

• Companionship and Support: Engage with clients through conversation, shared activities, and outings to enrich their lives.
• Advanced Personal Care: Assist with complex personal hygiene needs, exercises, and daily routines while ensuring dignity and respect.
• Specialized Equipment Use: Operate hoists, slings, and slide sheets proficiently to guarantee client safety and comfort.

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive Pay: Earn between £11.75 - £13.25 per hour, with your skills and dedication recognized.
• Holiday Pay: Double pay on Bank Holidays, rewarding your commitment.
• Travel Incentives: Receive paid travel time and 45p per mile for mileage.
• Comprehensive Training: Benefit from paid induction training and DBS reimbursement.
• Health & Well-being: Access our Employee Healthcare Scheme and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Pension Plan: Secure your future with our employee pension scheme.
• Quality Time with Clients: Enjoy minimum 1-hour visits to build meaningful relationships.
• Community Engagement: Participate in Quarterly Social Events and Monthly Coffee Mornings.
• Exclusive Benefits: Access our employee discount scheme and enjoy a casual, uniform-free work environment.
• Supportive Work Culture: Experience the warmth of our friendly office team, always ready to assist.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a £100 bonus for recommending great candidates.
• Flexible Scheduling: Work patterns to suit your lifestyle, typically 16-24 hours weekly with a mix of morning and evening shifts.

Qualifications

While specific qualifications in complex care are preferred, your compassion, reliability, and commitment to making a difference are highly valued. We seek availability from either Tuesday to Saturday or Sunday to Thursday, with working hours between 7am to 2pm, 4pm to 10pm, or 6pm to 10pm, allowing you to choose a schedule that suits your personal commitments.

Additional Information

Apply Now

Ready to transform lives, including your own? Apply now to become a valued member of the Home Instead family. Know someone who fits the bill? Refer them and receive a £100 bonus after they complete 25 hours with us.

Apply with a simple click or call us at 01702 787238. We welcome applications from all community sections and are committed to safeguarding and promoting adult welfare.

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