Care Assistant - Complex Care

Harmony HealthCare; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider in the UK seeks a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to provide 1:1 care to a young client requiring support at home and school. This role entails various clinical tasks, emotional reassurance, and promoting independence. Applicants should have experience with complex needs or willingness to train. Full specialist training is provided, along with competitive pay and consistent shifts to ensure work-life balance. A great opportunity for those passionate about making a difference.

Benefits

Competitive pay with enhanced bank holiday rates

Full specialist clinical training

Regular, consistent shifts

Monthly staff recognition and reward programmes

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with complex needs.
• Confidence with clinical tasks or willingness to train.
• Ability to work independently and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate 1:1 care in the client's home.
• Support with community access and social activities.
• Promote independence and dignity in all tasks.
• Provide emotional reassurance and wellbeing support.
• Communicate effectively with care teams.

Skills

Tracheostomy care

Suctioning

Peg feeding

Nebuliser

Personal care

Moving and handling

Strong communication

Empathy

Emotional intelligence

Independence in work

Job description

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 client in Edmonton who requires support at school. 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 child who lives with their family. They love riding on their scooter, singing, and playing with cars. They benefit from structured routines, reassurance and support both at home and in the community. A carer who is calm, patient and confident working independently will thrive in this role.

Clinical Requirements

• Tracheostomy care
• Suctioning
• Peg feeding
• Nebuliser
• Personal care
• Moving and handling

Full specialist training and competency sign‑off are provided by our Clinical Team, so you do not need to have every skill listed to apply.

Shift Availability

We offer consistent and predictable shifts to support your work‑life balance and financial stability.

• Monday – Friday day shifts: 07:30 AM – 04:30 PM

What the Role Involves

• Delivering compassionate 1:1 care in the client's home
• 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

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with complex needs
• Confidence with clinical tasks (or a willingness to train)
• Strong communication and reliability
• 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.

Benefits

• 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 (paid once your referral completes 150 hours)