Health Care Assistant

Vostek Limited; Sarisbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in Sarisbury is seeking well-qualified Healthcare Assistants with experience in mental health and critical care for ongoing placements. This role offers candidates flexible shifts (4 to 5 per week) and the opportunity for reliable, consistent work similar to permanent roles. Essential requirements include a minimum of 6-12 months experience in healthcare settings and a right to work in the UK. Competitive hourly pay and support from a recruitment team are also provided.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible shift patterns

Support from a dedicated recruitment team

Regular and reliable work

Qualifications

• Minimum 6-12 months of experience as a Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker.
• Proven experience in mental health settings and working with critical care patients.
• Ability to maintain dignity and safety while providing care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal and clinical care to service users.
• Support individuals with mental health conditions and complex needs.
• Assist with daily living activities as per care plans.
• Collaborate with nursing and senior care staff.

Skills

Mental health support

Clinical care

Daily living activities assistance

Ability to work in challenging environments

Job description

We are currently looking for well-qualified HCAs with mental health and critical care experience for ongoing agency placements that offer regular, consistent shifts, similar to a permanent role. This role is ideal for candidates seeking agency flexibility with job stability.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality personal and clinical care to service users
• Supporting individuals with mental health conditions, complex needs, and critical care requirements
• Assisting with daily living activities in line with care plans
• Working closely with nursing and senior care staff
• Maintaining dignity, safety, and wellbeing at all times

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 6-12 months experience as a Healthcare Assistant / Support Worker
• Proven experience in mental health settings
• Experience handling critical care, complex needs, or high-dependency patients
• Confident working in challenging or specialist care environments
• Right to work in the UK (British / ILR / Dependent visa)
• Enhanced DBS (or willing to apply)

What We Offer

• 4 to 5 shifts per week (ongoing placements)
• Regular and reliable work (not ad-hoc only)
• Competitive hourly pay
• Flexible shift patterns (days / nights / weekends)
• Support from a dedicated recruitment team
• Placements matched as close as possible to your location