£15.00 - £18.00 / per hour Healthcare Assistants Complex Care Healthcare Assistant (HCA) Harrow[...]

coylehomecare; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated Healthcare Assistant (HCA) is needed to support a student with complex medical needs in a college setting. The role focuses on promoting independence and inclusion while providing essential care like medication administration and personal support. Candidates should have relevant experience and a passion for helping students succeed.

Benefits

On-site parking

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs is essential.
• Confident, compassionate, and reliable care professional needed.
• Calm under pressure with a passion for student success.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one care and support throughout the college day.
• Assist the learner in lessons and help integrate learning with the teacher.
• Administer medication and respond to medical needs appropriately.

Skills

Gastrostomy/PEG feeding

Epilepsy and seizure management

Epi-pen use for anaphylaxis

Manual handling

Dysphagia care

Medication administration

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated and experiencedHealthcare Assistant (HCA)to provide one-to-one support for a student with complex medical needs in acollege environment. This is an opportunity to use your healthcare skills in an educational setting—helping a young person thrive both academically and personally.

Purpose of the Role:

You’ll work closely with a student who requires support forepilepsy, dysphagia, anaphylaxis, andPEG feeding, some of whom may be wheelchair users. Your role is to ensure they are fully supported during lessons, lunch, and throughout the college day—while promoting their independence and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one care and support throughout the college day
• Assist the learner in lessons and help integrate learning with the teacher
• Support with personal care, feeding, and lunch supervision
• Administer medication and respond to medical needs appropriately
• Ensure the student’s safety, dignity, and well-being at all times

Essential Skills and Up-to-Date Training In:

• Gastrostomy/PEG feeding
• Epilepsy and seizure management
• Epi-pen use for anaphylaxis
• Manual handling
• Dysphagia care
• Medication administration

Who You Are:

• A confident and compassionate care professional
• Experienced in supporting individuals with complex needs
• Calm under pressure and reliable in a team-focused environment
• Passionate about inclusion and student success

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £15.00-£18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person