Female Complex Healthcare Assistant – Paediatric Complex Care
Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex (BN22)
Salary: £17.00 per hour weekdays / £17.50 per hour weekends (inclusive of holiday pay)
Job Type: Part-Time
Shifts: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday | 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm
About Harmony Healthcare
Harmony Healthcare is a specialist complex care provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care to children and adults with complex healthcare needs.
We are currently recruiting an experienced and compassionate Female Complex Healthcare Assistant to support a lovely young girl living with complex medical needs in her family home in East Sussex.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about paediatric care, enjoys building meaningful relationships and can provide engaging, compassionate and proactive support.
About the Role
You will be supporting a young girl with complex medical needs, including dystonic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, severe developmental delay, kyphoscoliosis and epilepsy.
She requires assistance with all aspects of daily living, including:
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Personal care and daily living activities.
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Mobility and moving and handling.
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Medication administration.
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PEG/JEJ feeding and medication administration.
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Oral suctioning and secretion management.
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Seizure monitoring and management.
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Supporting communication, sensory needs and emotional wellbeing.
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Supporting access to the community and meaningful activities.
The service user is non-verbal but communicates through sounds, expressions and vocalisations. She is a happy, sociable young girl who enjoys interaction, engagement and spending time with others.
You will be working within the family home alongside her family, providing consistent and attentive care.
An important part of this role is being proactive and engaging. We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with children and understands the importance of interaction, stimulation and companionship alongside clinical care.
Essential Experience and Clinical Skills
We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience in paediatric complex care and can demonstrate competency in some or all of the following:
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Previous experience working with children and young people.
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Learning disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
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Cerebral palsy, brain injuries and spinal injuries.
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Sensory needs and dysphagia management.
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Moving and handling, including mobility aids.
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Medication administration.
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Bowel care, including suppositories, enemas and digital stimulation.
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Oral, nasal, oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal suctioning.
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Epilepsy management and rescue medication.
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Nebuliser therapy.
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Clinical observations, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respiratory rate.
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PEG feeding, flushing, medication administration and venting.
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JEJ feeding, flushing, medication administration and venting.
Candidates must be confident delivering clinical care in accordance with individual care plans, their assessed competencies and clinical guidance.
Shift Pattern
We currently have the following shifts available:
Monday: 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Wednesday: 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Friday: 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Sunday: 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm
This is a part-time opportunity, ideal for someone looking for consistent weekly hours.
Pay Rates
Weekdays: £17.00 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay).
Weekends: £17.50 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay).
Shadow Shifts: Typically 3–5 shadow shifts will be provided to help you become familiar with the service user's care needs, routines and clinical requirements. Shadow shifts are paid at a lower rate, which will be confirmed during recruitment.
Training and Induction
You will be required to complete three days of package-specific training, including virtual and face-to-face sessions.
Training is tailored to the individual needs of the service user and the clinical requirements of the package.
Additional training, potentially extending to five days, may be required depending on your existing clinical experience and competencies, as assessed by the Clinical Care Manager.
Training arrangements and payment details will be discussed during the recruitment process.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
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Compassionate, patient and reliable.
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Experienced in supporting children with complex medical needs.
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Confident and proactive in delivering person-centred care.
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Engaging and able to build positive relationships with children and families.
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Comfortable working within a family home.
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Able to follow detailed clinical care plans and maintain high standards of care.
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Flexible and committed to providing consistent support.
Why Join Harmony Healthcare?
Competitive hourly rates.
Consistent weekly shifts.
Specialist complex care training.
Paid shadow shifts.
Opportunity to develop your clinical skills and experience.
Support from an experienced clinical and recruitment team.
The opportunity to make a genuine difference to a young person's life.
How to Apply
If you have experience in paediatric complex care and are looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity in East Sussex, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.
Join Harmony Healthcare and make a difference where it matters most
