Maidstone, Kent
Braintree, Essex
£14.30 - £17.60 per hour
Full Time, Part Time
May 13, 2026
Description
Healthcare Assistants – Braintree
Support a male client with a spinal injury • 2:1 care • 12‑hour waking night shifts
We are looking for reliable and confident Healthcare Assistants to support a male client living in the Braintree area. Our client has a spinal injury resulting in full paralysis from the neck down and requires 24/7 2:1 waking care.
This is a well‑established package with a settled team in place. We are now recruiting additional members of the team to fill the gaps.
About the role
You will be supporting a male client in his late 30s who has full mental capacity and lives at home with a consistent care routine. Duties include:
- Maintaining safety and comfort throughout the night
- Manual handling and repositioning
- Personal care
- Monitoring skin integrity
- Supporting a stable, structured nighttime routine
Shifts are:
- 12‑hour waking nights (8pm–8am)
- 12‑hour days (8am–8pm) also available when additional cover is needed
Both male and female carers are welcome to apply.
What we’re looking for
We’d love to hear from carers who have:
- Experience supporting clients with spinal injuries, mobility needs or complex physical care
- Strong skills in safe manual handling
- Confidence working within a structured 2:1 package
- A full UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle
- The ability to commit to regular weekly shifts.
- Are already based in the UK (we cannot offer sponsorship)
What we offer
- £14.30 – £17.60 per hour
- Paid induction training & ongoing clinical skills training
- Opportunity to work towards an NVQ/Diploma
- Holiday pay & pension scheme
- Blue Light Card – funded by us
- Referral rewards
- Employee assistance programme
- Menopause support
- Continued guidance and supervision from our nurses and senior team
If you’re a caring, confident Healthcare Assistant looking for consistent night shifts within a friendly, stable care team, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
To discuss the role or apply, contact jadeblyth@superiorhealthcare.co.uk
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Jade Blyth
- Clear concise record keeping
- Following care plans to support
- Supporting with manual handling
Benefits of working for Superior Healthcare
Flexible shifts
Choice of day, night and weekend shifts
Blue Light Card
Blue light card - we’ll pay for it.
Refer-a-Friend
Earn a £50 voucher for every friend you refer who joins our team.
Paid Training
Thorough paid training and supported induction, with annual paid refreshers.
Employee Assistance Programme
Wellbeing support including up to 6 face-to-face counselling sessions.
Wellbeing Team
In-house wellbeing team to support you.
Employee of the Month
We reward Employees of the Month with a £100 voucher.
Consistent Support
Consistent support from our team of Nurses and Field Care Supervisors.
Holiday Pay
Accumulate holiday pay as you work.
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If you are a passionate carer/support worker who is eager to work as part of an organisation that will value the contribution that you make and support you to build your career around your needs, Superior Healthcare looks forward to hearing from you!
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