Health Care Assistant

Centurionstaunch; Romford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Staunch Innovative Solutions Ltd is seeking a compassionate Health Care Assistant to support clients in their own homes in the Romford area. The role offers flexible, zero-hours shifts with a focus on dignity, comfort and independence.

You will provide personal care, medication support, meal prep, companionship, and maintain detailed daily records. Enhanced DBS is required; full training is provided to all staff.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with assisted living or dementia care is preferred; no prior experience required if you have transferable customer-facing skills.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and a hospitable demeanour are essential.
• Enhanced DBS Check is required; care certificates are preferred but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Personal Care: assist clients with daily routines, hygiene, dressing and grooming.
• Medication Support: prompt or administer medication per care plans.
• Meal Preparation: prepare nutritious meals and ensure hydration.
• Companionship & Wellbeing: provide emotional support and monitor changes in health.
• Record Keeping: maintain accurate daily care logs.

Skills

Communication skills

Hospitable demeanour

Independence & teamwork

First aid & meds

Education

Enhanced DBS Check

Care certificates preferred

Job description

Centurion Staunch Innovative Solutions Ltd | Full time

Health Care Assistant

Off Dagenham Rd, Rush Green, United Kingdom | Posted on 11/09/2026

Contract Type: Zero-Hours (Flexible working)

About the Role

We are looking for a compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Care Assistant to join our team in the Romford area. In this role, you will provide vital support to individuals in their own homes, helping them maintain their dignity, comfort, and independence.

Operating on a zero-hours contract, this position offers excellent flexibility, allowing you to pick up shifts that fit around your lifestyle and existing commitments. Whether you are looking for early mornings, late evenings, or weekend work, this role provides the opportunity to make a meaningful difference while managing your own schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Personal Care: Assisting clients with their daily routines, including washing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene.

Medication Support: Prompting or safely administering medication in strict accordance with individualised care plans.

Meal Preparation: Helping prepare nutritious meals and ensuring clients are adequately hydrated throughout the day.

Companionship & Wellbeing: Providing emotional support, engaging in friendly conversation, and identifying any changes in a client's health or wellbeing to report back to the management team.

Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate, detailed, and up-to-date daily care logs.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience:Familiarity with assisted living, nursing home environments, or specialized care for Alzheimer's and dementia patients is highly preferred. However,no prior experience is requiredif you have a background in retail, hospitality, or simply a strong desire to enter the care giving field, those transferable skills are highly valuable.
  
• Skills:Strong communication skills (written and verbal), a hospitable demeanour, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Relevant skills such as first aid and medication administration are beneficial.
  
• Requirements:Successful applicants will be required to hold or undertake an Enhanced DBS Check. Essential care certificates are preferred, though full training will be provided.
  

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Training:Full, ongoing training is provided for all staff, ensuring you feel confident and fully equipped to deliver exceptional care, regardless of your prior experience level.
  
• Supportive Environment:A welcoming and collaborative team dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of care.