About the Complex Care Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job in Brighton
As a Complex Care Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in Brighton, 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.
- Female
- Must be a strong swimmer with a bubbly and engaging personality.
Experience with:
- Cerebral palsy
- Dystonia
- Oral suctioning
- PEG feeding
- Oxygen therapy
- Seizure management
- Tracheostomy trained
What we offer
- Weekly pay up to £24.00/hr
- Flexible rotas chosen by you
- Consistent shifts in Brighton
- Bank holiday enhancements
- Free scrubs and training options
- Pension contributions24/7 managerial support
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
- At least 6 months UK Complex Care Healthcare Assistant (HCA) experience in a facility setting
- A compassionate and calm personality
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Reliable with good time management
- Confidence supporting residents with complex needs
- Commitment to delivering high-quality care
- Experience in complex or clinical care settings preferred
- Tracheostomy trained
- Ventilation trained
- PEG feeding experience
Apply today
Interested in this or other Complex Care Healthcare Assistant (HCA) posts in Brighton? Just fill out the form here and upload your CV.
Please note we do not sponsor visas.
What happens after I apply?
- Submit your application via the on‑page form
- We’ll review and send a link to create your online account
- Tell us your details and preferred shift patterns
- Finish your registration and compliance checks online
- Start booking shifts within 48 hours in many cases (subject to compliance)
About Medicare People
As one of the leading healthcare assistant care providers in Brighton, Medicare People connects skilled and compassionate professionals with meaningful placements across the Brighton region and the UK. Our carers benefit from competitive pay and a supportive environment designed to help them thrive.
In accordance with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, Medicare People acts in the capacity of a Complex Care Healthcare Assistant (HCA) agency and medical staffing agency. These regulations outline how we must manage candidate information, represent clients’ requirements, and ensure fair recruitment practices. We take these responsibilities seriously and maintain full compliance in every placement.
We remain dedicated to ensuring our applicants are well supported from the first enquiry through to successful placement.