Job description
Complex Care Assistant
Location: Lewisham area
Pay Rate: £12.21 – £15.00 per hour
Job Type: Part-Time | Zero Hours Contract
Shifts Available: Day & Night | Monday to Friday | Weekends
Join Care4ocus – Compassionate Care. Exceptional Standards.
Care4ocus is seeking experienced and dedicated Complex Care Assistants to provide person-centred support to clients with complex health needs in the Lewisham area. This is a rewarding opportunity for care professionals who are passionate about improving lives and delivering outstanding care in the home and community settings.
Role Overview
As a Complex Care Assistant, you will support individuals with varying complex conditions—helping them maintain their independence, dignity, and overall well-being. You will work closely with each client to ensure all physical, emotional, and social needs are met in a safe, respectful, and professional manner.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality personal care and hygiene support
- Assist with medication administration and clinical care (e.g., diabetes, epilepsy management)
- Support nutritional needs, including meal preparation and feeding
- Follow detailed, individualised care plans
- Safely accompany or transport clients to appointments and social activities
- Promote emotional well-being through companionship and engagement
- Maintain accurate care records and report changes in condition promptly
- Uphold cleanliness, safety, and infection control standards at all times
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of experience in complex care (Required)
- Experience supporting Paediatric clients confidently with Tracheostomy, PEG, Suctioning, Ventilation and Epilepsy management.
- Ability to follow personalised care plans
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Basic IT skills for care recording and team communication
- Empathetic, reliable, and professional demeanour
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Flexible and adaptable to meet changing client needs
Desirable Experience
- Experience in community, domiciliary, or school-based care environments
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rate: £12.21 – £15.00 per hour
- Flexible working arrangements (full-time, part-time, zero hours)
- Company pension scheme
- Employee discount benefits
- A supportive and inclusive team culture
- Opportunities for career growth and development
Make a Real Difference
If you're a caring and capable individual who takes pride in delivering high standards of complex care, we would love to hear from you. Join Care4ocus and be part of a team that truly values its people and the individuals we support.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.21-£15.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Language:
- English (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £12.21-£15.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Language:
- English (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Complex HCA Lewisham
