Complex Care Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

About the Complex Care Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job in Peterborough

In your role as a Complex Care Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in Peterborough, you’ll support residents living with complex care needs in residential and nursing homes.

You’ll follow clear care plans to deliver personalised support, contributing to daily comfort, safety, and wellbeing through both practical care and meaningful interaction.

You’ll be part of a structured team that values consistency, communication, and quality care delivery.

Flexible shifts to fit around your commitments.

- Females
- Minimum 12 months’ care experience

Trained in the following:
- 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 Peterborough
• 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

• Deliver person-centred complex care
• Support dignity and independence
• Assist with washing, dressing and grooming
• Support mobility and transfers
• Prepare meals and support hydration
• Administer medication safely
• Record observations and vital signs
• Carry out ECGs
• Support dressings and wound care
• Assist with phlebotomy
• Perform Doppler checks
• Administer B12 injections (if trained)
• Provide companionship and reassurance
• Maintain a clean, safe environment
• Report health changes promptly
• Work with nurses and care teams
• Keep accurate care records

What you'll bring

• 6 months+ UK experience in a similar Complex Care Healthcare Assistant (HCA) role
• A calm, caring and reliable approach
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to work flexibly and independently
• Confidence with complex care tasks and support
• Dedication to high standards of care
• Experience with complex or clinical care preferred
• Tracheostomy trained
• Ventilation trained
• PEG feeding trained

Apply today

Interested in this or other Complex Care Healthcare Assistant (HCA) posts in Peterborough? Just fill out the form here and upload your CV.

Please note we do not sponsor visas.

What happens after I apply?

• Use the application form on this page to apply
• After review, we’ll invite you to set up your online account
• Enter your details and indicate shift availability
• Complete all compliance and registration online
• Apply for shifts quickly, frequently within 48 hours (subject to compliance)

About Medicare People

Medicare People connects passionate healthcare professionals with meaningful healthcare assistant care opportunities across Peterborough and throughout the UK. We offer strong support, competitive pay, and roles where carers can make a genuine difference.

Acting in line with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, Medicare People functions as a Complex Care Healthcare Assistant (HCA) jobs agency and healthcare staffing agency. In this capacity, we recruit on behalf of our clients, ensuring each placement meets the required standards of suitability, professionalism, and regulatory compliance.