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North London, London

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£14.30 - £17.60 per hour

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Full Time, Part Time

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February 4, 2026

Description

Healthcare Assistants Needed – Support a Young Girl With Complex Needs

24‑hour package • 12‑hour day & waking night shifts • Home-based care

We are looking for compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join our complex care team, supporting a young girl with significant health needs following a traumatic/acquired brain injury.

This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference to a child and her family as she transitions from an inpatient rehabilitation setting to her home environment.

About the role

Our young female client is currently non-mobile and bedbound, requiring full assistance with all aspects of personal care, regular repositioning, emotional reassurance, and waking night support.

You will be part of a team providing 24‑hour care, including:

  • 12‑hour day shifts
  • 12‑hour waking night shifts

Your support will focus on:

  • Maintaining safety and comfort
  • Emotional reassurance
  • Regular turning and pressure area care
  • Supporting rehabilitation carry‑over
  • Working closely with parents and the wider MDT

What we’re looking for

We are seeking experienced carers with a background in supporting children or adults with complex needs, ideally including:

  • Experience with traumatic/acquired brain injuries
  • PEG feeding
  • Hoisting and safe manual handling
  • Assisting with therapy programmes & splint use
  • Supporting clients with complex physical and cognitive needs

You must also:

  • Hold a full UK driving licence and have your own vehicle
  • Be able to offer a minimum of 2 shifts per week
  • Be currently based in the UK (we cannot offer sponsorship)

What we offer

  • £14.30 – £17.60 per hour
  • Fully paid induction training
  • Ongoing paid clinical and specialist training
  • The option to complete an NVQ/Diploma
  • Holiday pay & pension
  • Blue Light Card – paid for by us
  • Referral rewards
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Menopause support
  • Continued support from our nurses & care supervisors

If you’re passionate about delivering high‑quality, child‑centred care and want to be part of a supportive, skilled care team, we’d love to hear from you.

To learn more or discuss the role, contact jadeblyth@superiorhealthcare.co.uk

  • Provide high-quality care tailored to the client’s needs
  • Support with hoisting/manual handling and bowel management
  • Promote independence and well-being

Benefits of working for Superior Healthcare

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Flexible shifts

Choice of day, night and weekend shifts

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Blue Light Card

Blue light card - we’ll pay for it.

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Competitive Pay

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Refer-a-Friend

Earn a £50 voucher for every friend you refer who joins our team.

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Paid Training

Thorough paid training and supported induction, with annual paid refreshers.

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Christmas Saver Scheme

We help you save for Christmas.

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Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support including up to 6 face-to-face counselling sessions.

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Wellbeing Team

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The Wisdom App

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Employee of the Month

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Events

Employee events throughout the year, including fish and chips on the beach.

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Consistent Support

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Holiday Pay

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