Specialist Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 05 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.62 to £17.52 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 June 2026 |
| Location: | Ramsgate, Kent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Continuity of Care Services |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | SCA RAM |
Summary
Specialist Care Assistant (Complex Needs)Job Overview
Location: Minister, Thanet, Kent
Hourly Rate: £15.62 to £17.52 per hour with enhanced rate for UK public holidays
Shifts available:
Morning 9:00am- 2:00pm
Afternoon 2:00pm- 6:00pm (temporary schedule until further notice)
Evening 6:00pm- 10:00pm + sleep night 10:00pm- 9:00am
Our service user require 7 days care therefore we are looking for a member of staff to join our existing team. We ask that there is some flexibility to cover sickness and annual leave within the Specialist Care Assistant team.
Eligibility Criteria for a Specialist Care Assistant
Previous care experience is essential
Please note you must be eligible to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship
Full UK driving licence to drive clients Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) (essential)
Compassionate and patient demeanour
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
About the role of Specialist Care Assistant
Continuity of Care Services is looking for compassionate and dedicated Specialist Care 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 this 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.
The services you will deliver as a Specialist Care Assistant
The role of Specialist Care Assistant is varied and depends on the needs of the individual. You will be offering companionship and emotional support to our vulnerable service users in the comfort of their own homes. Among other duties, you may be offering as followed by not limited to:
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
Contract: Zero hours contract
Join our dedicated team and become a valued member of our community-focused care organisation. Make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. Apply now!
Location: Minister, Thanet, Kent
Hourly Rate: £15.62 to £17.52 per hour with enhanced rate for UK public holidays
Shifts available:
Morning 9:00am- 2:00pm
Afternoon 2:00pm- 6:00pm (temporary schedule until further notice)
Evening 6:00pm- 10:00pm + sleep night 10:00pm- 9:00am
Our service user require 7 days care therefore we are looking for a member of staff to join our existing team. We ask that there is some flexibility to cover sickness and annual leave within the Specialist Care Assistant team.
Eligibility Criteria for a Specialist Care Assistant
Previous care experience is essential
Please note you must be eligible to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship
Full UK driving licence to drive clients Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) (essential)
Compassionate and patient demeanour
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
About the role of Specialist Care Assistant
Continuity of Care Services is looking for compassionate and dedicated Specialist Care 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 this 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.
The services you will deliver as a Specialist Care Assistant
The role of Specialist Care Assistant is varied and depends on the needs of the individual. You will be offering companionship and emotional support to our vulnerable service users in the comfort of their own homes. Among other duties, you may be offering as followed by not limited to:
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
Contract: Zero hours contract
Join our dedicated team and become a valued member of our community-focused care organisation. Make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. Apply now!
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