Care Assistant - Complex Care (Leigh-On-Sea, Essex)
£15.20 / £18 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)
Day/Night shifts available
Urgent requirement for 1530 - 2130 shifts
At Harmony Healthcare, we believe exceptional care is delivered by exceptional people. We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Healthcare Assistant to support our young adult client in Leigh-On-Sea. Your care will enable them to live safely, confidently, and with dignity in their own home.
This is a meaningful 1:1 role where you can genuinely see the impact of the support you provide.
About the Client
Our client is a young 6 year old girl with Complex care requirements.
Clinical Requirements
Staff should have specialist expertise in supporting individuals with:
- Experience with Children
- Dystonia management
- PEG / Feeding / Medication via button gastrostomy
- Administration of inhalers
- Position changing, client is dependent of an adult for all transfers and mobility
- Oral Suctioning
- Brain injury experience
- Seizure management
- Personal care
Shifts Available
We offer consistent and predictable shifts to support your work–life balance and financial stability.
- Weekday Day shifts - 15:30 - 21:30***
- Weekday Day shifts - 08:00 - 20:00
- Night shifts - 20:00 - 08:00
What the Role Involves
• Delivering compassionate 1:1 care in the client’s home • Comforting the client when unsettled
- Supporting with community access and social activities
- Promoting independence and dignity in all tasks
- Providing emotional reassurance and wellbeing support
- Communicating effectively with the clinical, care, and coordination teams
Your presence will help the client feel safe, supported and in control of their daily routine.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience supporting children with complex care needs.
- Strong communication and reliability, with the ability to build trusting relationships with both clients and there guardians.
- Empathy, emotional intelligence and person-centred values
- Ability to work independently and professionally
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience. If you have the right attitude and a passion for care, we can support you with the clinical skills.
Why Work with Harmony Healthcare
We prioritise your wellbeing, development and long-term success. When you join us, you become part of a supportive, values-driven organisation committed to helping you grow.
You can expect:
- Competitive pay with enhanced bank holiday rates
- Full specialist clinical training
- Regular, consistent shifts
- Monthly staff recognition and reward programmes
- Opportunities for professional development and progression
- A collaborative team who value you as an individual
Our staff stay with us because they feel supported, valued and part of something meaningful.
Our Values
At Harmony Healthcare, we recruit based on empathy, emotional intelligence and a genuine passion for making a difference — not just qualifications.
If you share our values of dignity, inclusion and respect, we will support you to thrive.
Compliance Requirements
All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, reference checks, Right to Work verification and full CQC/Schedule 3-compliant onboarding.
Referral Bonus
- £150 for every Healthcare Assistant you refer
- £250 for every Registered Nurse you refer
Paid once your referral completes 150 hours.
Apply Today
If you want to make a meaningful difference and support this client to live independently, we would be pleased to receive your application.
We review applications daily and can arrange interviews quickly for suitable candidates.
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At Harmony Healthcare, we are more than just a care provider; we are a beacon of hope, understanding, and rejuvenation for those in the grip of complex health challenges. Founded on the principles of compassion, commitment, and cutting-edge care, our mission is to seamlessly blend expertise and empathy, resulting in the highest standard of personalised care.
