Complex Healthcare Assistant

Complex Healthcare Assistant (Agency Placement) – Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Company Name: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency (on behalf of specialist partner home-care services)

Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent (in-home placement)

Position: Complex Healthcare Assistant / Support Worker

Advertising Rate: Competitive Agency Rates (Based on an attractive hourly rate of £16.00 – £19.00 per hour, with bank holiday rates up to £30)

Hours: Full-time or part-time flexible agency shifts (Long days: 08:00 – 20:00; Waking nights: 20:00 – 08:00; Shorter shifts: 08:00 – 14:00)

Introduction

Are you a compassionate, reliable care professional who loves going the extra mile to make a real difference in someone's day-to-day life?

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to support specialized home-care placements, partnering to find exceptional care providers for individuals with complex needs. We are currently seeking a dedicated Complex Healthcare Assistant to support a friendly gentleman living with a spinal cord injury in Tunbridge Wells.

The client is very independent, manages his own electric wheelchair well, and loves getting out for fresh air—especially fishing when the weather allows! If you are patient, kind, and looking for a rewarding role where you can support a client's independence and hobbies, this is the ideal opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Specialist Clinical Care: Provide expert 24-hour support, including daily care for a suprapubic catheter and supporting gentle, passive exercises to manage muscle spasms in the arms and legs.

• Promoting Independence: Assist the client in maintaining his independence, dignity, and choice within his own home.

• Community & Hobby Access: Support the client to get out into the community, enjoy fresh air, and pursue his passion for fishing.

• Care Plan Adherence: Closely observe and monitor the client, maintain thorough documentation, and follow care plans written by nurse managers precisely.

Candidate Requirements

To excel in this specialized agency placement, you will need:

• Previous practical experience in a care or complex support environment.

• A patient, kind, and engaging personality, with a natural ability to listen and build strong rapport.

• Full Right to Work in the UK (please note: visa sponsorship cannot be offered for this placement).

Why Work Through Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency?

Partnering with Supportive Bridge gives you the career flexibility you want with the security and backing you deserve. Benefits of joining our agency include:

• Competitive Pay Rates: High hourly pay (£16.00 – £19.00/hr) with enhanced bank holiday rates of up to £30/hr.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Holiday pay, company pension, and a company-paid Blue Light Card.

• Professional Growth: Thorough paid training, ongoing clinical refreshers, and opportunities to enrol onto Level 2 to Level 5 NVQ/Diploma qualifications.

• Wellbeing & Support: Dedicated guidance from nurses and supervisors, access to an in-house wellbeing team, 24/7 counselling via The Wisdom App, and specialized women's health/menopause support.