Complex Care Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

About the Complex Care Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job in South Ockendon

As a Complex Care Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in South Ockendon, you’ll provide essential support to individuals with complex needs living in care home environments.

You’ll assist with both personal and clinical aspects of care, ensuring residents receive safe, respectful, and person-centred support tailored to their individual needs.

Working alongside experienced carers and nursing staff, you’ll help maintain a calm and well-coordinated care setting.

Flexible shift options to suit your availability.

Fast-track start available.

- Females
- Minimum 12 months’ care experience

Training in the following:
- Tracheostomy
- Nebulisation
- Suctioning
- Cough Assist
- Oxygen Therapy
- Epilepsy

What we offer

• Up to £25.00/hr
• Choose your shifts
• Weekly pay
• Work available in South Ockendon
• Bank holiday enhancements
• Free scrubs & training included
• 24/7 manager support

What you'll do

• Deliver tailored complex care support
• Promote independence and wellbeing
• Assist with daily personal care
• Support safe mobility and handling
• Prepare meals and encourage fluid intake
• Administer medication correctly
• Monitor vital signs and changes
• Carry out ECG procedures
• Support wound care and dressings
• Assist with blood sampling
• Perform Doppler monitoring
• Support B12 injections
• Provide companionship
• Maintain a safe, hygienic environment
• Report concerns promptly
• Work with multidisciplinary teams
• Record care accurately

• 6+ months UK Complex Care Healthcare Assistant (HCA) experience in a care home or nursing setting
• A calm, compassionate and patient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable and able to work independently
• Confidence supporting residents with complex needs
• Commitment to high-quality, person-centred care
• Experience in complex or high-dependency care settings preferred
• Tracheostomy care training
• Ventilation support training
• PEG feeding experience

Apply today

Complete the form and attach your CV to apply for Complex Care Healthcare Assistant (HCA) roles in South Ockendon.

Please note we do not sponsor visas.

What happens after I apply?

• Apply now using the form on this page
• We’ll assess your application and send an invite to create your online portal
• Provide your information and shift availability
• Complete compliance and registration through your portal
• Begin applying for shifts, typically within 48 hours (subject to compliance)

About Medicare People

Medicare People is a trusted care provider in South Ockendon, linking passionate carers with job roles across the area and the UK. We offer excellent support, fair pay, and the chance to deliver life‑changing care.

We operate as a Complex Care Healthcare Assistant (HCA) agency and nursing agency in line with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. This means we act on behalf of our clients to source, assess, and recommend suitable applicants for their roles.