Healthcare Assistant (Complex Care) – Morning & Evening Shifts (25 Hours Per Week Guaranteed)
Location: Steyning, West Sussex
Pay: £14 - £22 per hour
Hours: 25 hours per week
Shifts: Monday to Friday, 7:00am–9:00am and 5:00pm–8:00pm
Contract: Part-time, Permanent
Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant looking for a rewarding role supporting a young person with complex healthcare needs within their own home?
We are seeking a compassionate, reliable and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our team in Steyning. This is a fantastic opportunity to provide truly person-centred care while building a meaningful relationship with one individual and their family.
This role offers guaranteed weekday hours with no weekend working, making it ideal for individuals seeking a consistent routine that can fit around other daytime commitments.
About the Role
As a Complex Care Healthcare Assistant, you will provide high-quality support to a young person within their family home, promoting safety, dignity, independence and wellbeing.
You will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team and receive ongoing clinical support and supervision.
Clinical Skills Required
Experience in the following areas is desirable:
- Gastrostomy (PEG) care and feeding
- Epilepsy awareness and seizure management
- Medication administration
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Moving and Handling
Full client-specific competency training will be provided before working independently.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, effective and person-centred care within the family home.
- Support with all aspects of personal care where required.
- Administer medication in accordance with care plans and company policies.
- Provide gastrostomy feeding and care in line with training and competency assessments.
- Recognise and respond appropriately to seizure activity following the individual's epilepsy management plan.
- Complete accurate daily records and documentation.
- Work collaboratively with family members and the wider healthcare team.
- Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding, confidentiality and professionalism.
- Attend mandatory training and competency assessments as required.
Shift Pattern
Monday to Friday:
- 7:00am – 9:00am
- 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Total: 25 hours per week
No weekend working required.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum of 6 months' experience in a healthcare or support worker role.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate, patient and reliable approach to care.
- Ability to commit to the advertised shift pattern.
- Willingness to undertake specialist training and competency assessments.
Desirable Requirements
- Previous experience supporting individuals with complex healthcare needs.
Competency in:
- Gastrostomy care
- Epilepsy management
- Medication administration
- Basic Life Support
- Moving and Handling
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
What We Offer
- Guaranteed contracted hours.
- Specialist bespoke clinical training.
- Ongoing support from our experienced clinical and management teams.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Company pension scheme.
- Supportive and family-focused working environment.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference in someone's life every day.
If you are passionate about delivering outstanding care and are looking for a role where you can develop your clinical skills while supporting a young person to live safely and comfortably at home, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to join our dedicated Complex Care team.
Pay: £14.00-£22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25.0 per week
Experience:
- Complex Care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
