JOB DESCRIPTION – HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT (COMPLEX & DOMICILIARY CARE)

Job Title: Health Care Assistant (Complex & Domiciliary Care)
Location: North London Areas (various packages and rota calls)
Reports To: Field Care Nurse / Registered Manager
Employer: KASE Care
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Flexible Shifts (Days, Nights & Rota Calls)
Salary: £13 - £16 per hour (with review following successful probation)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in health or social care.
• Complex care experience is highly desirable, particularly in tracheostomy/ventilation, PEG/RIG feeding, bowel care, and suctioning.
• Domiciliary care experience is also valuable.
• Exceptional candidates with less experience may be considered depending on skillset.

ABOUT THE ROLE

KASE Care is seeking compassionate and dedicated Health Care Assistants to join our growing team. We provide a mix of complex care packages (long day or night shifts) and domiciliary care visits (rota-based calls), supporting both adults and children with a wide range of needs in their own homes.
Our service users require both everyday personal care and specialist support for complex medical conditions. The role focuses on promoting independence, dignity, and quality of life while ensuring safe and person-centred care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

You will be expected to:

• Provide personal, practical, and emotional care tailored to individual needs.
• Assist with daily routines including washing, dressing, bathing, toileting, and mobility support.
• Deliver complex care, which may include:
• Tracheostomy care
• Ventilator support
• PEG/RIG feeding and medication administration
• Bowel management (including manual evacuation)
• Cough assist and suctioning
• Management of autonomic dysreflexia
• Assist with meal preparation, serving, and feeding when required.
• Support with light domestic tasks such as laundry, cleaning, and bed-making.
• Provide companionship and promote social interaction through hobbies, activities, and outings.
• Maintain accurate care records, including medication administration and daily updates.
• Work in partnership with families, live-in carers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Adhere to safeguarding, infection control, and all health & safety measures.
• Uphold confidentiality, dignity, and professional boundaries at all times.
• Report promptly any changes in service user condition, incidents, or concerns.

Please note: This list is not exhaustive and may be adapted in line with the needs of the service user and KASE Care.