Compassionate Healthcare Assistant – Flexible Part‑Time Ward Support

Circle Health Group; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Discounts

Life insurance

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

The Beaumont Hospital in Bolton, part of Circle Health Group, is hiring a Healthcare Assistant to support the nursing team in the wards. The 22.5-hour per week role offers a permanent, part-time contract with a salary of £24,947 per year (FTE).

The successful candidate will assist with patient care, observations, and basic procedures, ensuring dignity and high standards of care. Applicants should have care or health support experience, good communication skills, and be physically capable.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care or health support role (hospital, care home, community, or domiciliary).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with a caring attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Basic literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
• Physically able to undertake duties including moving and handling tasks.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, washing, dressing, toileting, oral care, and mobility needs.
• Help patients with eating, drinking, and nutritional support, including documenting intake.
• Provide comfort and emotional support to patients and relatives.
• Carry out routine observations such as blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose levels (after training).
• Support basic clinical procedures, including wound care setup, catheter care, pressure area prevention, and mobility aids.
• Prepare and maintain clinical areas, including trolleys, beds, and equipment.
• Work with nurses, doctors, therapists, and admin teams to support safe patient care.

Skills

Care experience

Communication

IT skills

Ability to follow instructions

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

The Beaumont Hospital in Bolton, part of Circle Health Group, is hiring a Healthcare Assistant to support the nursing team in the wards. The 22.5-hour per week role offers a permanent, part-time contract with a salary of £24,947 per year (FTE).

The successful candidate will assist with patient care, observations, and basic procedures, ensuring dignity and high standards of care. Applicants should have care or health support experience, good communication skills, and be physically capable.