Complex Care Support Worker

Job description

Healthcare Assistants – BraintreeSupport 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 roleYou 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 forWe'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.

Responsibilities

Clear concise record keeping

Following care plans to support

Supporting with manual handling

Requirements

6 months UK healthcare experience

Right to work in the UK without sponsorship

Full UK driving licence

Benefits

Choice of day, night and weekend shifts

Blue light card - we'll pay for it.

Earn a £50 voucher for every friend you refer who joins our team.

Thorough paid training and supported induction, with annual paid refreshers.

Wellbeing support including up to 6 face‐to‐face counselling sessions.

In‐house wellbeing team to support you.

We reward Employees of the Month with a £100 voucher.

Consistent support from our team of Nurses and Field Care Supervisors.

Accumulate holiday pay as you work.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Braintree

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English