Shawstone Group
Further your Career in Complex Care with
Shawstone Group
Welcome to our recruitment page! We are always looking to work with nurses and complex care professionals who are driven, motivated, and ready to advance their careers! The Complex Care sector in the UK continues to grow rapidly, with an ageing population and a higher number of people living with long-term conditions requiring complex care, driving the demand for experienced and skilled complex care health professionals.
As a leading provider of complex care staff across multiple sectors, including nursing settings, residential care, community-drive care, hospitals, and specialist clinics – we specialise in connecting talented healthcare professionals with rewarding roles, supporting them in both their temporary and permanent work requirements.
Complex care professionals are some of the UK’s most in-demand healthcare professionals, playing a critical role in helping people live safely, comfortably, independently, and with dignity,.
The specialised and highly personal care required from a complex care health professional allows them to work closely with both hospitals and clinics as well as families, where they not only get a chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and pick up new skills to get ahead in their career, but also make a significant difference in someone’s life.
At Shawstone group, we understand the compassion, commitment, and unique skills required in complex care. Our dedicated recruitment services are a one-stop solution for finding your ideal role in complex care – one which fully aligns with your values, skills, expertise, and career goals.
Whether you want to work as a complex care nurse, management staff, turnaround manager, Shawstone Group will help you find the right role in the right setting, be it on a temporary or permanent basis.
Temporary
Find Temporary Recruitment
We are always seeking experienced and compassionate professionals to join our complex care team on a temporary basis across the UK. These roles are ideal for individuals looking for flexibility, varied experience, and the opportunity to make an immediate impact. You will be supporting individuals with complex health needs, including neurological conditions, spinal injuries, and long-term care requirements.
Our temporary positions offer flexible shift patterns, competitive rates of pay, and the chance to work in diverse care settings. Whether you are an agency nurse, healthcare assistant, or support worker, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care while gaining valuable experience across different environments.
Find Permanent Recruitment
Find Permanent Recruitment
Shawstone Group welcomes dedicated and skilled professionals to join our complex care services in permanent roles across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking stability, career progression, and the chance to build long-term relationships with the people they support.
In our permanent positions, you will provide consistent, high-quality care to individuals with complex needs, helping them live independently and with dignity. You will be part of a supportive team environment, with access to ongoing training, development opportunities, and clear career pathways.
Complex Care Health Professional
Roles you can expect to fill as a Complex Care Health Professional
Complex care is a broad and growing field in the UK, offering a wide range of roles across different levels of experience, from entry-level care positions to highly specialised clinical and management roles. These roles exist in community settings, supporting individuals with complex medical needs such as neurological conditions, spinal injuries, or long-term illnesses.
At Shawstone Group, we help complex care health professionals find the right role according to their experience, skills, and career goals. Here are some of the positions you can fill as a complex care professional in the UK:
Frontline Care Roles
These are the most common roles and often the starting point for many professionals in complex care. You might apply for the position of healthcare assistant, live-in carer, or support worker.
Nursing Roles
These roles are for registered nurses specialising in complex care. You may apply to work as a registered general nurse, registered mental health nurse, or paediatric complex care nurse, just to give you a few examples.
Specialist and Advanced Clinical Roles
These roles require advanced training, experience, and often postgraduate qualifications, and may include a clinical nurse specialist, advanced clinical practitioner, and review nurse.
Coordination and Management Roles
These roles focus on overseeing care delivery and managing services, where you might work as a care coordinator, complex care manager, or Head of Operations in Complex Care.
Maternity
In the UK Complex Care sector, maternity and sickness cover roles play an essential part in maintaining continuity, safety, and quality of care. Unlike permanent roles, these positions require professionals who can step in quickly, adapt to established care plans, and integrate into existing teams with minimal transition time.
Here are some of the roles you can expect to fill under maternity and sickness cover for complex care:
Temporary Nurses & Healthcare Assistants (HCA) are frequently required to cover maternity leave or long-term sickness within complex care packages. HCAs are expected to provide essential day-to-day support, including personal care, monitoring health conditions, and assisting with mobility. In complex care settings, they may also support clinical interventions such as PEG feeding or tracheostomy care, depending on their training.
Complex Care Assistants are highly in demand for temporary cover, particularly when supporting individuals with advanced clinical needs.
These roles may involve:
- Ventilator support
- Tracheostomy management
- Medication administration
- Monitoring and responding to clinical changes
For maternity or sickness cover, providers typically seek experienced assistants who can work independently and confidently within a care package. These roles are often based in community settings, requiring adaptability and strong clinical awareness.
Registered nurses are commonly recruited on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave or staff absence.
These roles can include:
- Managing complex care plans
- Administering medication
- Supervising care teams
- Providing clinical oversight
Rehabilitation or Specialist Support Roles
In some cases, temporary cover may be required for specialist roles, such as rehabilitation assistants or therapy support staff. These roles support individuals recovering from injury or managing long-term conditions.
Day-to-day responsibilities may include:
- Assisting with therapy programmes
- Supporting mobility and independence
- Encouraging progress towards recovery goals
These roles are often part of multidisciplinary teams and require close collaboration with healthcare professionals.
Temporary Care Coordinator
When administrative or coordination staff are on maternity leave or long-term sickness, temporary Care Coordinators are brought in to maintain service continuity.
Their responsibilities include:
- Managing staff rotas
- Coordinating care schedules
- Communicating with clients and families
- Ensuring adequate staffing levels
This role requires strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Temporary coordinators must quickly understand the structure of the service and ensure that operations run smoothly.
Support workers
Support workers are frequently used to cover absences on a short-term or fixed-term basis in complex care services, particularly in community-based settings.
These roles focus on supporting individuals with
- Daily living activities
- Social engagement
- Emotional wellbeing
In complex care, support workers may also assist with specific health-related tasks under supervision. For maternity and sickness cover, flexibility is key, as shifts and responsibilities may vary depending on the needs of the service.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Working with Shawstone Group isn’t just a job or a chance to progress your career – it’s a chance to make a real difference in someone’s life. Send us your details via the form below and we’d be happy to guide you on the next steps.