Complex Care Assistant

Description

Superior Healthcare are currently recruiting a compassionate and dedicated Complex Care Assistant to support our client in Peterborough. Our client is living with the effects of a brain injury and spinal injury, requiring attentive, person-centered care to promote independence, comfort, and quality of life within their own home.

This is a highly rewarding role where you will make a meaningful difference every day.

Who are we? Superior Healthcare delivers round-the-clock care to children, young people, and adults with long-term complex health conditions.

Our goal is simple: we support clients to live life to the full— independently, happily, and safely at home — while providing our care team with fantastic benefits, genuine support, and opportunities to progress.

As a Complex Care Assistant, you’ll work long-term with one or a few clients, supporting one person per shift. You’ll assist clients with brain injury management, spinal injury ,PEG feeding, medication, personal care, moving and handling, and daily living tasks.

About the Role

Your role is to support with working towards rehabilitation goals and daily support including personal care.  You will be a driver so you can take the client to appointments and days out.

Your Responsibilities

As a Complex Care Assistant, you will support the client with:

• Personal care and daily living activities
• Mobility assistance and safe moving & handling
• Medication administration (following training)
• Monitoring health, wellbeing, and behavior changes
• Supporting therapy programs as advised by clinical professionals
• Providing emotional support and companionship
• Ensuring a safe, comfortable, and dignified environment

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate, reliable, and committed to delivering high‑quality care
• Patient and confident supporting individuals with complex needs
• Able to work independently and follow care plans accurately
• A good communicator with a warm, professional approach

Experience with brain injury, spinal injury, PEG Feeding or complex care is highly desirable.

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK
• At least 12 months’ experience in a care role
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts including evenings or weekends
• You must be based in the UK to apply for this role – we do not offer VISA sponsorship.

Working Hours

Our client will be going at a level two rehab facility whilst suitable accommodation is found and adaptations are made. You will be working initially alongside the facility team.

• Daily shifts at the rehab facility:
  • 7:00am–2:30pm
  • 2:30pm–10:00pm

Future:

• Expected transition to 12‑hour shifts once the client returns home
  • Potential patterns: 7/7 or 8/8 rotation
  • Timescale for this change is still being finalized

Pay

• £14.30 – £17.60 per hour

If you’d like to discuss your application before applying or find out more about the role, please contact adinadaws@superiorhealthcare.co.uk or call 01227 640 534

SHCADA

Superior Healthcare is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and professional references.