Care Assistant - Harlow

Location: Harlow, Essex, CM18

Pay: £12.71–£16.00 per hour

Shifts: 12-hour day and night shifts

Love music, making people smile and providing thoughtful, personalised care?

At HFH Healthcare, we're looking for a compassionate, reliable and adaptable Female Complex Care Assistant to support a cheerful young woman with complex care needs in her family home in Harlow.

Our client loves listening to music, playing with her favourite toys and enjoying sensory activities. Her favourite songs can instantly brighten her mood!

Although she communicates non-verbally, she has her own ways of expressing herself. She sometimes enjoys plenty of interaction and entertainment, while at other times she prefers quiet, relaxed moments.

We're looking for someone who can recognise these preferences, adapt naturally and provide calm, attentive support.

Our client is also sensitive to noise, particularly at night, so being considerate, gentle and mindful of her environment is especially important.

This is a lovely opportunity to build a meaningful relationship with one client and make a positive difference to her everyday comfort, happiness and wellbeing.

What will you be doing?

• Providing personalised care and support with daily routines.

• Engaging our client through music, toys and activities she enjoys.

• Recognising her non-verbal communication and responding to her preferences.

• Creating a calm, comfortable environment, particularly during night shifts.

• Supporting personal care, continence care and intermittent catheterisation.

• Assisting with Mickey-button feeding and stoma care.

• Supporting medication administration in line with training and care plans.

• Assisting with repositioning and mobility while following individual positioning guidance.

• Monitoring comfort, wellbeing and any changes in her presentation.

• Working closely with her family and the wider clinical team.

What are we looking for?

• A kind, patient and dependable female carer.

• A calm, gentle and observant approach to care.

• Someone who enjoys music and meaningful one-to-one interaction.

• The ability to recognise when our client wants engagement and when she needs quiet time.

• Excellent attention to detail, particularly around comfort, positioning and sensory needs.

• Previous care experience, ideally supporting people with complex care needs.

• Willingness to undertake specialist training and client-specific competency assessments.

• A respectful, professional approach to working in a family home.

• Reliability and the ability to work confidently as part of a care team.

The right personality match is especially important. We're looking for someone who understands that small things — a favourite song, a gentle approach or a peaceful environment — can make a big difference.

Benefits of Working for HFH Healthcare

• £12.71–£16.00 per hour

• Paid annual leave.

• Company pension scheme.

• Direct PAYE employment.

• Carer Recognition Programme.

• Opportunities to gain NVQ qualifications in Health and Social Care.

• Refer a Friend Scheme – £150 for carers and £500 for Registered Nurses.

• Free confidential wellbeing support helpline.

• Blue Light Card discounts and savings.

• Consistent 12-hour shifts supporting one client.

• Specialist training and support from dedicated clinical and operational teams.

Ready to make a difference?

If you're a caring, attentive and adaptable Care Assistant who enjoys building positive relationships and delivering truly personalised care, we'd love to hear from you.

Join HFH Healthcare and help a young woman enjoy her favourite activities while receiving the thoughtful, professional care she deserves.

Apply today!

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