Overview
Care Assistant - Complex Care at Harmony Healthcare. We are looking for compassionate and skilled Complex Care Healthcare Assistants to join our community-based teams in Southend-On-Sea, Essex.
Role Details
* Location: Southend-On-Sea, Essex
* Pay: £15.20 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay – clearly itemised on payslips)
* Shifts Available: Day and Night shifts
* Contract Type: Zero Hours Contract – with consistent rostering to ensure continuity for both staff and clients
Why Work with Harmony Healthcare
* Competitive Pay – enhanced bank holiday rates
* Recognition & Rewards – monthly recognition programmes and reward schemes
* Training & Development – ongoing specialist training (e.g. tracheostomy, ventilation, PEG, seizure management) plus access to our Nursing Associate pathway
* Wellbeing – staff wellbeing support, including mental health resources and advice
* Work-Life Balance – flexible scheduling to fit around you
* Safe and Supported Practice – manageable workloads, regular supervision, and safeguarding training
What You’ll Bring
* Previous experience in complex care (tracheostomy, PEG, ventilation, seizure management) desirable — full training provided
* A genuine passion for person-centred care and community-based working
* Experience supporting children and/or adults with complex health needs (preferred but not essential)
* Empathy, emotional intelligence, and a strong desire to make a difference
Safeguarding & Compliance
* Safeguarding is at the heart of our practice. All recruitment is fair, transparent, inclusive, and free from bias or discrimination
* Safer recruitment process (in line with CQC and Schedule 3 requirements) includes:
* Enhanced DBS check
* Verified references (minimum 3 years)
* Right to work and full employment history checks
* Occupational health clearance
Referral Bonus
* £150 for each Healthcare Assistant you refer
* £250 for each Registered Nurse you refer
Bonuses are paid once your referral successfully completes 150 hours of work with us. (Terms and conditions apply.)
About Us
Envisioning Wellness Together. Harmony Healthcare is a care provider dedicated to compassion, commitment, and cutting-edge care. Our mission is to blend expertise and empathy for personalised care. We are an equal opportunities employer and promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) through fair recruitment, cultural awareness training, and clear career progression opportunities. We invite candidates to request reasonable adjustments during recruitment or in the workplace to perform at their best.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Home Health Care Services
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