Complex Healthcare Assistant

Complex Healthcare Assistant (Agency Placement) – Sevenoaks, Kent

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

Location: Sevenoaks, Kent (in-home placement)

Position: Complex Healthcare Assistant / Support Worker

Advertising Rate: Competitive Agency Rates (Based on an hourly rate of £14.00 – £17.00 per hour, with bank holidays up to £30)

Hours: Full-time flexible agency shifts (Monday to Sunday – Long days 08:00 – 20:00 and sleep nights 20:00 – 08:00; flexibility to work both day and night shifts is ideal)

Introduction

Are you a compassionate and dedicated care professional looking for a deeply rewarding role where you can provide expert, person-centred support?

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 client in Sevenoaks who lives with epilepsy, visual and hearing impairments, and is non-verbal.

Beyond managing complex clinical needs, this role is highly person-centred. The client loves music, going out, and exploring different activities, making this a wonderful opportunity to build a meaningful, joyful connection.

Key Responsibilities

• Specialist Clinical Care: Deliver expert support for complex needs, including enteral feeding, gastrostomy care, medication administration, oral suctioning, ventilator care, and safe manual handling.

• Person-Centred Engagement: Support the client's daily routines, interests, and hobbies, including enjoying music, going out, and participating in varied community activities.

• Care Plan Adherence: Follow care plans written by nurse managers precisely, acting as an advocate in the client's best interest.

• Health Monitoring & Documentation: Closely observe and monitor the client's health status, keeping thorough and accurate documentation at all times.

Candidate Requirements

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

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

• A calm, friendly, patient, and engaging disposition.

• Flexibility to work a rotational mix of long day shifts and sleep night shifts.

• 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 (£14.00 – £17.00/hr) with enhanced bank holiday rates of up to £30/hr.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Holiday pay, company pension, Christmas saver scheme, 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.