Healthcare Assistant

Harmony Healthcare; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading complex care provider is seeking experienced Healthcare Assistants to provide 1:1 care for a young child with complex medical needs in Northampton. This role involves delivering high-quality, person-centred care, including PEG-J feeding and seizure monitoring, in a supportive home environment. Candidates must have at least 6 months of care experience and a compassionate, reliable approach to care.

Benefits

Full clinical training and competency sign-off

Ongoing support from Clinical Case Manager

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months care experience (complex needs desirable).
• Confident with or willing to train in PEG-J and epilepsy management.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• PEG-J feeding and medication administration.
• Monitoring and responding to seizures.
• Personal care and hygiene.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Professionalism

Job description

About The Role

We are recruiting experienced Healthcare Assistants to support a young child with complex medical needs in their family home in Duston. This is a 1:1 role delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a structured and clinically supported setting.

Client Summary:

A young child with cerebral palsy (GMFCS Level V), epilepsy, dystonia

Non-verbal, PEG-J fed, requires 24/7 monitoring

Lives with family in a well-supported home environment

Requires full support with mobility, feeding, medication, and personal care

Shifts Available:

Day and Night shifts

Ongoing rota with consistent hours

Weekday and weekend availability required

Key Responsibilities

PEG-J feeding and medication administration

Monitoring and responding to seizures (buccal midazolam)

Personal care and hygiene

Moving and handling (single staff)

Supporting family in day-to-day care routines

Completing clinical documentation

Essential Requirements

Minimum 6 months care experience (complex needs desirable)

Confident with or willing to train in PEG-J and epilepsy management

Compassionate, reliable, and professional approach

Right to work in the UK

Enhanced DBS (or willingness to undergo one)

What We Offer

£15.20 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)

Full clinical training and competency sign-off

Ongoing support from Clinical Case Manager

Stable, long-term package with consistent shifts

Career development opportunities within a leading complex care provider

How to Apply

If you are looking to make a real impact in a child’s life and be part of a supportive, professional team - apply today with your CV and we’ll be in touch to discuss next steps