Complex Care Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
Medicare People · Slough, Buckinghamshire
Complex Care Healthcare Assistant (HCA) at Medicare People, based in Slough, Buckinghamshire, paying £20.00 - £25.00 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £20.00 - £25.00 per hour
- Location
- Slough, Buckinghamshire
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Closes
- 14 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Healthcare Assistant
About 36% above the going rate for healthcare assistant
Reference e8574054-9f21-4967-be03-5810c53ae074
About the role
About the Complex Care Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job in Slough
As a Complex Care Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in Slough, you’ll provide attentive care to individuals with complex needs in a care home setting.
You’ll assist with daily living activities and clinical support tasks, always working to promote dignity, independence, and comfort.
Your role will contribute to a stable care environment where residents receive consistent and thoughtful support.
Flexible working options available.
Fast-track onboarding offered.
- Females
- Minimum 12 months complex care experience
Trained in the following:
- Tracheostomy
- Nebulisation
- Suctioning
- Cough Assist
- Oxygen Therapy
- Epilepsy
What we offer
- Earn competitive pay from £20.00 to £25.00/hr
- Weekly pay run
- Choose shift patterns that work around your lifestyle
- Regular and reliable placements across Slough
- Enhanced pay on bank holidays
- Pension contributions included
- Bonuses for referring new carers
- Free scrubs and ID badge
- Training options provided at no cost
- 24/7 access to supportive, experienced managers
- A workplace environment that prioritises respect and wellbeing
What you'll do
- Provide complex care in care homes
- Support dignity and comfort
- Assist with washing and dressing
- Help with mobility and transfers
- Support meals and hydration
- Administer and record medication
- Take observations and monitor health
- Conduct ECG checks
- Assist with wound care
- Carry out phlebotomy
- Perform Doppler assessments
- Administer B12 injections (if trained)
- Offer emotional support
- Keep care areas safe and clean
- Escalate clinical concerns
- Work with care and nursing teams
- Maintain clear documentation
- 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
Apply for Complex Care Healthcare Assistant (HCA) jobs in Slough by submitting the form with your CV attached.
Please note we do not sponsor visas.
What happens after I apply?
- Apply here by completing the on‑page form.
- You’ll receive an invite to create your online account after review.
- Enter your personal details and preferred shift times.
- Finish compliance and registration tasks in the account.
- Start applying for shifts, often within 48 hours (subject to compliance).
About Medicare People
Medicare People links compassionate carers with fulfilling healthcare assistant job opportunities in Slough and beyond. We provide competitive pay and a supportive environment that values each professional’s contribution.
In keeping with the definitions set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, we operate as a Complex Care Healthcare Assistant (HCA) jobs agency and healthcare staffing agency. This means we represent our clients’ needs and ensure candidates are legally and ethically matched to suitable roles.
Reference: e8574054-9f21-4967-be03-5810c53ae074 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 14 Oct 2026 · Listed via Medicare People
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