Care Assistant - Complex Care

Rickmansworth

£15.20 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)
School Day shifts available

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 client during school hours.

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.

About the Client

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  Our client is a 6-year-old girl with complex care requirements who lives at home with her parents.

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  She is a very happy a bubbly girl, she is non-verbal but communicates through cries, vocal sounds, smiles, and purposeful movements. She also understands some Swahili phrases.

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  Service user a loving and sociable young girl with a complex medical history, including infant leukaemia, bone marrow transplant, and hypoxic brain injury, which has led to dystonia, delayed development, and multiple physical and neurological needs. She requires full support with all aspects of daily life. Objects of reference help her anticipate routines and make simple choices.

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  Despite the service user challenges, she thrives on close connections. She loves spending time with her family, cuddles, music (especially her iPad playlists), watching cartoons like Cocomelon, and gentle sensory play such as massage or being swung in a duvet.

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  Calm, quiet environments, familiar voices, and predictable routines helps her feel safe and settled. Social interaction is very important for her wellbeing, and with the right support she is happiest when engaged, comforted, and included.

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  Other information: Must be good with dogs

Clinical Requirements

Staff should have specialist expertise in supporting individuals with:

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  Experience working with children
• A driver is required for this role, due to our client’s location
• Non-verbal communication skills
• Moving and handling
• PEG experience
• Dystonia experience
• Diabetes experience
• Learning disabilities experience

Shifts Available

We offer consistent and predictable shifts to support your work–life balance and financial stability.

What the Role Involves

• Delivering compassionate 1:1 care in the client’s home
• Comforting the client when unsettled
• Supporting with community access and social activities
• Promoting independence and dignity in all tasks
• Providing emotional reassurance and wellbeing support
• Communicating effectively with the clinical, care, and coordination teams

Your presence will help the client feel safe, supported and in control of their daily routine.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting children with complex care needs.
• Strong communication and reliability, with the ability to build trusting relationships with both clients and their guardians.
• Empathy, emotional intelligence, and person-centred values
• Ability to work independently and professionally

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience. If you have the right attitude and a passion for care, we can support you with the clinical skills.

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.

Apply Today

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

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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.

Our Legacy

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.

Need more info?

Our Recruitment Team are here to answer your questions.

0800 292 2331

recruitment@harmonyhealthcare.co.uk

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