Care Assistan/ Support Worker

PROXYCARE LIMITED; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare service provider is looking for a Care Assistant to join their team in Chester. The role offers flexible hours and requires a commitment to providing high-quality resident care. The ideal candidate will have 6 months' experience in the care sector and relevant training. Competitive pay rates are provided, along with ongoing professional training and development.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Flexible working hours

Free mandatory training

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in the care sector within the UK.
• Evidence of Manual Handling, First Aid, Basic Life Support training.
• Knowledge of caregiving and empathy for patients.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and deliver a high standard of resident care.
• Assist in the meeting of all basic care needs.
• Work under the supervision of qualified nursing staff.

Skills

Initiative

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Ability to work without direct supervision

Education

Evidence of relevant statutory and mandatory training

Job description

Care Assistant/ Support Worker

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 20 September 2025
• Hours: Part time
• Closing date: 20 October 2025
• Location: Chester
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: Proxycare
• Job type: Temporary

Summary

Salary: £13.00-£18.00 depending on the shifts and experience.

Working Hours: Flexible

Start Date: Immediate Start - Subject to successful application

We are looking for experienced, confident and reliable Healthcare Assistants. You will need good communication skills and the ability to work in a variety of healthcare settings providing advanced notice and short notice cover.

You will work as a member of a team in maintaining and delivering a high standard of resident care. You will implement and effectively assist in the day-to-day running of all prescribed resident care packages and assist in the meeting of all their basic care needs. You will be expected to work to a high level under the supervision of qualified nursing staff.

Essential skills required for Healthcare Assistants

• Skills/abilities: Ability to use own initiative, plan own work and prioritise a patient\'s care needs, ability to work without direct supervision, ability to work within a team, good communication skills, motivated to learn, maintains a mature attitude, possesses a responsible attitude.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of caregiving, has empathy and understanding of issues encountered by patients with care needs.
• Essential Training/education: Evidence of relevant statutory and mandatory training; Manual Handling, First Aid, Basic Life Support, Health & Safety, Food Hygiene/Infection Control, Nutrition and Hydration.
• Experience: Recent experience of caring for patients.
• Other requirements: Ability to travel to varying work locations during unsocial hours.

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible working hours
• Free mandatory and service-specific training
• Ongoing professional maintenance (appraisals & clinical supervision)

Applicants will

• Undergo a full enhanced DBS check or evidence of online DBS check
• Require two professional references
• Need to complete the free online training if they do not have valid training certificates

Preferably Applicant must have

• Minimum of 6 months experience in the care sector within the UK
• Vaccination

Desirable

• UK Driving License
• Flexible working hours

If you have the skills, attitude and experience to be successful in this role, we want to hear from you today.