Job summary

****Candidate MUST have a full UK driving license and must own a car****

****Please note Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) is not available for this role ****

We are seeking a caring and reliable Healthcare Assistant to provide high-quality support to individuals in their own homes. In this rewarding role, you will assist service users with their daily routines and helping them maintain their independence and dignity in familiar surroundings. You will travel between clients' homes, working either independently or as part of a team, ensuring that each person receives compassionate, person-centered care in accordance with their individual care plans.

Excellent communication skills, respect for confidentiality, and a genuine passion for helping others are essential for this position.

Main duties of the job

As a Healthcare Assistant, your primary role is to provide essential care and support to patients in their homes. Your duties are focused on promoting patient independence, dignity, and quality of life.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Assist with personal care tasks, including washing, dressing, toileting, and providing mobility support.
• Support clients with prescribed exercises, rehabilitation activities, and the use of mobility aids.
• Assist with catheter care, stoma care and end of life care.
• Provide nutritional support, including assistance with meals and hydration.
• Accurately record and report observations and concerns to the appropriate healthcare professional.
• Support clients with medication reminders, as appropriate and in accordance with training and policies.
• Promote independence and encourage self-care whenever possible.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding procedures.
• Contribute to care plans and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings as needed.
• Travel independently between patient homes in the community.

About us

KD Healthcare is a dedicated care provider focused on delivering high-quality, person-centered care to individuals in the comfort of their own homes. Our mission is to support people in living independently, safely, and with dignity, while enhancing their quality of life. We offer a wide range of home care services tailored to meet individual needs. Our professional and compassionate team of caregivers is fully trained, DBS-checked, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of care.

We collaborate with families, healthcare professionals, and local authorities to ensure that each client receives a personalised care plan that respects their preferences, promotes independence, and supports overall well-being.

At KD Healthcare, we believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, valued, and empowered especially in their own homes. We are committed to equal opportunities and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates who wish to join our team.

Job summary

We are looking for a kind, cheerful and conscientious live-in carer to provide high-quality support to a client with complex care needs in Brighton

This is an opportunity for the right person to become an important part of someones day-to-day life, providing not only excellent care but also companionship, encouragement and support to live as independently and positively as possible.

We are looking for a care worker who is:

• Patient, calm and compassionate
• Conscientious and reliable, with a good eye for detail
• Tidy and respectful of the home
• Friendly, outgoing and approachable
• A good communicator
• Has a good sense of humour and a positive outlook
• Someone who has their own interests and hobbies outside of work and enjoys a good balance between work and personal life

Previous experience of complex care is desirable, but we are equally interested in people with the right attitude, personality and willingness to learn. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

If you are caring, dependable and looking for a rewarding live-in role where you can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The successful live-in carer will provide person-centred, respectful and reliable support to the client, helping them maintain their independence, comfort and quality of life.

• Providing personal care and support with daily routines.
• Supporting the client with their complex care needs, in accordance with their care plan.
• Assisting with mobility, transfers and positioning as required.
• Supporting with medication
• Monitoring the clients wellbeing and reporting any changes or concerns appropriately.
• Preparing meals and drinks, taking account of the clients preferences and dietary requirements.
• Supporting with household tasks such as laundry, cleaning, tidying.
• Accompanying and supporting the client with appointments, outings and activities where required.
• Providing companionship and encouraging social interaction and meaningful activities.
• Supporting the client to pursue their interests and maintain as much independence as possible.
• Following care plans, risk assessments, health and safety procedures, maintaining accurate care records and reporting any concerns or incidents.
• Respecting the clients home, choices, confidentiality and personal boundaries.
• Working cooperatively with other carers to ensure consistent, high-quality care.

The role is not just about completing care tasks. We are looking for a carer who will become a trusted and positive presence in the clients life.

About us

KD Healthcare is a West Sussex based care organisation providing person-centered care and support to individuals across Sussex.

KD Healthcare focuses on building relationships, continuity of care and high-quality support. Services include domicillary care, live-in care, complex care, nursing care, respite care, supported living and companionship care

Our approach is centred on the individual, their choices and quality of life. We carefully match carers to clients and provide the training, clinical support and ongoing guidance needed to deliver safe and compassionate.

Why join us ?

• Competitive pay with opportunities to work across a range of care services.
• Paid training and development, including specialist training relevant to the people you support.
• Client-specific training and competency support for complex care packages.
• 24/7 support from our local management and clinical teams.
• Opportunities to develop your career within domiciliary, complex care, live-in care, nursing and supported living services.
• Meaningful work where you can make a real difference to people's lives and help them remain independent in their own homes.
• Consistent care teams, allowing carers to build positive and trusting relationships with the clients.
• Opportunities to gain specialist experience in areas such as epilepsy, PEG/enteral feeding, ventilation, tracheostomy, medication and other complex care needs.
• CQC-regulated organisation, with KD Healthcare currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission.