Healthcare Assistant (HCA) / Senior Healthcare Assistant in Englishcombe

About the Roles

Bath and North East Somerset Council is looking for compassionate, reliable and dedicated Healthcare Assistants and Senior Healthcare Assistants to join its care teams across two community resource centres.

These roles involve supporting residents with their daily care needs, promoting independence and ensuring they receive high-quality, person-centred care in a safe and supportive environment.

Available Locations

1. Cleeve Court – Bath Community Resource Centre

Address: Cleeve Green, Twerton, Bath, BA2 1RS
Capacity: 46 rooms

Care services include:

• Younger adult care

• Residential care

• Learning disability care

2. Combe Lea Community Resource Centre

Address: Greenacres, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, BA3 2RD
Capacity: 30 rooms

Care services include:

• Older person care

• Permanent care

• Respite care

• Learning disability care

• Mental health care

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with daily living activities.

• Assist residents with washing, dressing, toileting and mobility.

• Support residents with meals, hydration and nutrition.

• Promote residents' dignity, independence and wellbeing.

• Build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues.

• Monitor residents' wellbeing and report any changes or concerns.

• Maintain accurate care records and follow individual care plans.

• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and infection control procedures.

Additional responsibilities for Senior HCAs:

• Administer medication in line with training, competency and relevant policies.

• Support and guide other care staff where required.

• Help maintain high standards of care and safe working practices.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a care setting is desirable.

• A compassionate, patient and caring approach.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to work with adults with varying care and support needs.

• Understanding of dignity, safeguarding and person-centred care.

• For Senior HCA roles, previous medication administration experience and relevant competency are required.