Company Description

Location: Herne Hill, Lambeth (SE24)

Pay Rate: £15 - £15.75 per hour

Shifts Available: 2 Shifts Per Week - Thursday Days & Friday Nights

Driver required: Yes - full UK licence and access to your own vehicle

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 Herne Hill (SE24).

Job Description

What you’ll do

This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your current skill base and join us as a Complex Care Assistant.

The client is a very intelligent and articulate young gentleman who has a quadriplegic spinal injury.

We are looking for people who are sensitive and aware that carers who can communicate effectively, as the client will expect to be able to direct his care and be understood. 

He was a rugby player prior to his accident and he enjoys socialising with his friends and playing on his Xbox. Its also worth of note that the client was once president of the University of Portsmouth Sports Society.

In terms of the clinical aspects and necessary interventions, you will be providing person centred care. Monitoring his condition for autonomic dysreflexia; utilising specialised moving and handling equipment, ventilation support with nebulisers and cough assist, stoma care, bladder/catheter care, taking general observations and vitals.

If you are experienced in caring for a client with a spinal injury, we would definitely welcome your application.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

A full UK driving licence and previous complex care experience in working with spinal injuries and catheter care is essential.

A background in stoma care, ventilators (Theory), nebulisers and cough assist would make your application very advantageous.

Additional Information

Here’s what makes us different:

• Free DBS check – we cover the full cost of the DBS application
• Full training & paid induction
• 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 Herne Hill today and be part of something meaningful.