Care Assistant - Complex Care

Teamdash; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with enhanced bank-hol

Full specialist clinical training

Regular, consistent shifts

Monthly staff recognition and reward

Opportunities for progression

Referral bonuses: £150 (HCA) / £250 (N

Job summary

Harmony Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Female Healthcare Assistant to provide 1:1 care for a 10-year-old girl at her family home in Rickmansworth. The role includes complex clinical support, PEG/JEJ feeding, medication administration and safe manual handling.

A driver is required due to location and evenings. You will work nights across a 7-day week schedule, delivering trauma-informed, child-centred care that respects dignity and emotional needs.

Qualifications

• Childcare experience; SEN experience welcome.
• PEG / JEJ feeding.
• Medication administration.
• Manual handling and use of hoists.
• Chest physio.

Responsibilities

• Support the child's clinical, personal and emotional needs while promoting comfort, dignity and wellbeing in a child-centred environment.

Skills

Childcare experience

PEG/JEJ feeding

Medication administration

Manual handling

Chest physio

Tools

Hoists

Job description

Location: Rickmansworth, WD3
Role: Complex Care Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
Rate: £15.20 per hour PAYE – flat rate for days and nights, Monday to Sunday, including holiday pay

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 1:1 role where you can genuinely see the impact of the support you provide.

Shift Pattern

Nights: 19:30 – 07:30 / 20:30 - 08:30

7 days a week

About the Role

We are looking for a compassionate, dedicated and experienced Female Healthcare Assistant to join our complex care team, supporting a 10 year old girl in her family home. She lives at home with her mother, father, older sister and pet car. She is generally a cheerful child who loves listening to music and swimming.
Her profound needs mean that she needs significant adaptations and is dependant on those around her to support her medical needs.

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

Childcare experience (SEN experience is welcome)

PEG / JEJ feeding

Medication administration

Manual handling and use of hoists

Chest physio

Child-Centred Care

The child enjoys purple, Mini Cooper cars and Disney, especially The Lion King.

A consistent, calm and compassionate approach is essential. The successful candidate will provide trauma-informed, child-centred care, recognising the child's individual emotional needs and the importance of familiar and consistent caregivers.

Driver needed for this role due to location. Client location is not well lit in the evening and do not wish for people to walk to address in such a dark area. Suggests all supporting staff must drive to give them a sense of reassurance.

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

Experience with seizure mangement

Experienced in PEG / JEJ feeding and medicatoin

Confident with manual handling and clinical equipment

Able to recognise and escalatethe changes in the child's condition

Calm and responsive in emergency situations

Committed to providing safe, dignified and child-centred care

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.

About Us

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.

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

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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