Care Assistant - Complex Care
Care Assistant \- Complex Care
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Congresbury, Somerset
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Looking for a Rewarding Career in Complex Care?
At Harmony Healthcare, we believe exceptional care is delivered by exceptional people. We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to provide high\-quality support to a child in their home. Your care will enable them to live safely, confidently, and with dignity in their own home.
This is a meaningful 2:1 during the day and 1:1 at night where you can genuinely see the impact of the support you provide.
Role Overview
- Location: North Somerset, BS49
- Pay: Mon \- Fri: £19\.50 per hour, Weekends: £21\.00 per hour, Bank holidays: £25\.50 per hour (holiday pay not included)
- Shifts Available:
Nights: 22:00pm – 09\.00am
- Contract Type: Zero Hours Contract – offering access to a range of complex care packages
We are looking for a compassionate, dedicated, and experienced Female Healthcare Assistant who would be available for bank shifts and primarily called upon for holiday and last\-minute sickness cover. You would be supporting a 13\-year\-old child in their family home.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the child's clinical, personal, and emotional needs, while promoting comfort, dignity and wellbeing within a child\-centred environment.
Essential Experience \& Skills:
Candidates must have relevant experience in complex care and be confident supporting children with complex clinical needs, including:
- 2:1 support during the day and 1:1 Support at night.
- Experience looking after young children.
- Due to the service user’s location, you must be able to drive and hold a full manual driving licence, as the role will involve using the service user’s mobility vehicle.
- Experience looking after young children.
- Experience in looking after service users with Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy.
- Extensive experience in manual handling with a hoist.
- Experience with medication management
- Experience with feed administration via PEG
- Epilepsy awareness with buccal midazolam administration
- Confident in supporting service users with personal care, medication administration, and community access. Committed to providing person\-centred, compassionate support while promoting dignity, independence, safety, and wellbeing.
Service user is a bright, bubbly, and positive young girl who brings joy to everyone around her. She has an infectious smile, a wonderful sense of humour, and a natural ability to make those around her feel happy and included. She has Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy and requires the assistance of two trained carers for all mobility, positioning, and transfers to ensure safety and dignity. Isabella requires moving and handling with hoist, PEG care, medication and feed administration via PEG, oral feeding, epilepsy awareness with buccal midazolam administration and she uses mobility aids at home and in the community.
Who We're Looking For:
We are looking for someone who is:
- Compassionate and patient
- Reliable and committed to continuity of care
- Confident working with children with complex clinical needs
- Confident with manual handling and clinical equipment
- Able to recognise and escalate changes in the child's condition
- Calm and responsive in emergency situations
- Committed to providing safe, dignified and child\-centred care
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 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
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.
\#INDSUS
About Us
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Envisioning Wellness Together
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.
Our Legacy
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With years of dedicated service in the complex care arena, Harmony Healthcare has carved a niche for itself as a trusted partner in health and recovery. Our journey began with a simple aspiration: to transform lives, heal communities, and redefine standards in patient\-centered care.
The Harmony Difference
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Our strength lies in the heartbeats and hands of our dedicated professionals. Every member of the Harmony family—from our certified caregivers and skilled nurses to our administration and support teams—is aligned with our core values:
- Personalised Approach: Recognising the uniqueness of every individual, we curate tailored care plans to meet specific needs, ensuring optimum outcomes.
- Innovation: We are committed to delivering innovative solutions that enhance care quality and patient experiences.
- Empathy and Respect: Every individual in our care is treated with the utmost dignity, understanding their needs and feelings, and fostering a nurturing environment.
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Our Recruitment Team are here to answer your questions.
0800 292 2331
recruitment@harmonyhealthcare.co.uk
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