Care Assistant

Superior Healthcare; Crawley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card (paid for by us)

Refer-a-friend £50 voucher

Thorough paid training

Annual refreshers

Wellbeing team

Job summary

Superior Healthcare in Crawley is seeking a Care Assistant to support children, young people and adults with complex health needs at home across Crawley and West Sussex. No degree is required and we provide full paid training with NVQ/Diploma opportunities and ongoing clinical development.

You’ll enjoy flexible day and night shifts with full-time or part-time options. Benefits include competitive hourly pay (£16–£19), holiday pay, pension, Blue Light Card, refer-a-friend vouchers and nurse

Qualifications

• No degree required – we provide full paid training, including NVQ/Diploma opportunities and ongoing clinical development.

Responsibilities

• Communicate confidently and clearly with clients.
• Follow the client's care plan as advised by the Nurse Manager.
• Prioritise client wellbeing and raise safeguarding concerns.
• Provide care including personal care, medication administration, moving and handling, seizure management and PEG feeding.

Skills

Care experience

Personal care

Driving licence

Job description

Join Superior Healthcare as a Care Assistant in Crawley, supporting children, young people, and adults with complex health conditions to live independently and safely in their own homes across Crawley and West Sussex.

This is more than a care job – it’s a chance to build a rewarding, specialist career.

This role is ideal for:

• Healthcare Assistants with complex care or learning disability experience
• Support Workers looking for meaningful, long-term one-to-one care
• Care Assistants wanting to specialise in complex health needs
• Community Care Workers seeking better pay and progression
• Experienced carers ready for rewarding work for £16–£19 per hour

No degree required – we provide full paid training, including NVQ/Diploma opportunities and ongoing clinical development.

What You’ll Be Doing

Clinical Care

• Seizure management
• PEG feeding
• Ventilation support
• Medication administration
• Moving and handling
• Personal care

Daily Living Support

• Supporting communication needs
• Assisting with daily routines, meals, and hydration
• Encouraging social engagement, hobbies, and activities
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Using positive behaviour strategies where needed

Flexible Shift Patterns

Day Shifts

8:00am – 8:00pm
Supporting daily routines, care plans, and activities.

Waking Night Shifts

8:00pm – 8:00am
Overnight monitoring, medication, and responsive care.
Higher night rates available.

Flexibility to Suit You

• Full-time: 3–5 shifts per week
• Part-time: minimum 2 shifts per week
• Flexible working patterns
• Additional ad-hoc shifts available across Crawley and surrounding areas

What You’ll Get in Return

• Competitive pay: £16 – £19 per hour
• Holiday pay
• Company pension
• Blue Light Card (paid for by us )
• Refer-a-friend scheme (£50 Love2Shop voucher )
• Ongoing support from nurses and supervisors
• Clear opportunities for career development

What We’re Looking For

• Previous care experience (including personal care)
• Commitment to at least 2 shifts per week
• UK-based applicants only (no visa sponsorship available)
• Driving license preferred but not essential

Responsibilities

• To communicate confidently and clearly with clients.
• To follow the client's care plan, as advised by the Nurse Manager.
• To prioritise the client's wellbeing and raise any safeguarding concerns.
• To provide care including personal care, medication administration, moving and handling, seizure management and PEG feeding.

Requirements

• Drivers are not essential, but preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months experience in supporting complex care clients.
• Full Right to Work in the UK without the need for sponsorship.

Benefits

• Blue Light Card - we’ll pay for it.
• Earn a £50 voucher for every friend you refer who joins our team.
• Thorough paid training and supported induction, with annual paid refreshers.
• In-house wellbeing team to support you.
• We reward Employees of the Month with a £100 voucher.
• Consistent support from our team of Nurses and Field Care Supervisors.
• Employee events throughout the year, including breakfast clubs, summer BBQ and Christmas party.