Health Care Assistant

Job Title:

Healthcare Assistant (HCA) / Care Assistant

Location:

United Kingdom
Sector:
Care Home (Residential / Nursing)
Pay:
Competitive – Weekly Payments

Employment Type:

Full-time / Part-time / Temporary / Agency / Permanent

Job Summary

We are seeking caring and reliable Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to support residents in UK care homes. The role involves providing high-quality personal care and emotional support while promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing in line with CQC standards. Weekly pay available.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide personal care including washing, dressing, toileting, and feeding

* Support residents with mobility and daily living activities

* Monitor residents’ physical and emotional wellbeing

* Report and record changes in residents’ condition

* Assist with care plans and daily documentation

* Support nurses and senior carers with clinical tasks

* Promote dignity, privacy, and respect at all times

* Follow safeguarding, infection control, and health & safety procedures

* Participate in handovers and team meetings

Essential Requirements

* Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant / Care Assistant (UK care home preferred)

* Right to work in the UK

* Good communication and interpersonal skills

* Compassionate, reliable, and patient-focused approach

* Ability to work flexible shifts (days/nights/weekends)

Desirable Criteria

* NVQ / QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

* Experience in elderly care, dementia care, or nursing homes

* Up-to-date mandatory training (Manual Handling, Safeguarding, BLS)

* Immediate availability

Benefits

* Weekly pay

* Competitive hourly rates

* Flexible shift patterns

* Ongoing training and development opportunities

* Supportive management and team environment