Care Assistant

Folkestone Source: WhatJobs

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Shifts: Days only -8 am - 6 pm (Tuesday) and2 x 6-hour shifts (Monday & Friday 10 am - 4 pm)

Access to a vehicle is required due to the geographical location of the role

We areCCH . With14,000 colleagues across32 care companies, we haveone 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

AtMaidstone 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 inFolkestone.

Job Description

What you’ll do

The ideal candidate will be a patient, calm, and adaptable individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to tailor their approach to meet the client’s unique needs. They will be observant, safety-conscious, and capable of providing close supervision in the community to ensure the client’s well‑being at all times.

Compassion, professionalism, and the ability to maintain clear boundaries are essential, particularly when managing challenging behaviours or navigating sensitive topics. Reliability and consistency are key, offering structure and reassurance while remaining confident in responding to medical emergencies such as seizures.

Strong teamwork and communication skills are also vital, enabling effective collaboration with the client’s mother and the wider care team to ensure high‑quality, consistent care within the agreed home environment.