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