Compassionate Healthcare Assistant — Flexible Shifts

MCS Healthcare; Fordingbridge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Induction & Sign-Offs

Training & development

Employee recognition

Flexible shifts

Job summary

MCS Healthcare in Fordingbridge is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to support clients in the community. The role includes administering medication, monitoring health, and providing reassurance with dignity and empathy.

You will join a team focused on quality care, with opportunities for ongoing training. A Care Certificate or NVQ, DBS Update Service, and a UK driving licence are required, along with safeguarding and manual handling qualifications.

Qualifications

• Care certificate or NVQ in Health & Social Care required.
• At least 1 year Healthcare Assistant experience.
• Full UK driving licence.
• DBS updated via Update Service.
• PMVA training or equivalent.
• Safeguarding Level 3 in place; manual handling & basic life support training.

Responsibilities

• Administering medication.
• Monitoring health observations.
• De-escalating behaviours that challenge.
• Managing epilepsy and other complex needs.
• Supporting the client in the community.
• Providing reassurance, dignity, and emotional support.

Skills

1 year Healthcare Assistant experience

Compassionate care

Education

Care Certificate or NVQ in Health & Social Care

Full UK driving licence

DBS registered on Update Service

PMVA training

Safeguarding Level 3

Manual Handling & Basic Life Support training

Job description

MCS Healthcare in Fordingbridge is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to support clients in the community. The role includes administering medication, monitoring health, and providing reassurance with dignity and empathy.

You will join a team focused on quality care, with opportunities for ongoing training. A Care Certificate or NVQ, DBS Update Service, and a UK driving licence are required, along with safeguarding and manual handling qualifications.