Support Worker

Harmony Healthcare; Colchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for complex care in Colchester. This role involves providing compassionate support to a young adult with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related conditions, aiming to promote independence and emotional wellbeing. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and experience in mental health care. The position offers competitive pay, full clinical training, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive pay with enhanced bank holiday rates

Full specialist clinical training

Regular, consistent shifts

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related conditions.
• Experience with eating disorders, OCD, and depression.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate care in the client’s home.
• Support community access and promote independence.
• Provide emotional reassurance and effective communication.

Skills

Experience supporting people with mental health and eating disorders

Strong communication skills

Empathy and emotional intelligence

Ability to work independently

Job description

Location

Colchester, Essex

Position

Healthcare Assistant – Complex Care (Colchester, Essex)

Salary

£15.20 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)

Shift Availability

• Day shifts – 07:00–23:00 (2:1)
• Night shifts – 23:00–07:00 (2:1)

About the Client

Our client is a young adult with Autism Spectrum Disorder, an eating disorder, OCD, and depression. Currently in an inpatient unit, they are transitioning to community care.

Clinical Requirements

• Specialist expertise in supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and co‑morbid conditions
• Experience with Eating Disorders
• Experience with OCD
• Experience with Depression

Role Overview

This is a meaningful 2:1 role where you will deliver compassionate care in the client’s home, support community access, promote independence, provide emotional reassurance, and communicate effectively with the clinical, care, and coordination teams.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting people with mental health and eating disorders
• Strong communication skills and reliability
• Empathy, emotional intelligence, and person‑centred values
• Ability to work independently and professionally

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
• Collaborative team that values each individual

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 the referral completes 150 hours.

Apply Today

If you want to make a meaningful difference and support this client to live independently, we welcome your application. We review applications daily and can arrange interviews quickly for suitable candidates.

Contact

Need more info? Zoe is here to answer your questions.

0800 292 2331

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