Healthcare Assistant

We Are Care; Amersham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care provider in Amersham seeks compassionate and reliable Healthcare Assistants to support elderly individuals with dementia. You'll provide personal care, mobility assistance, and companionship in a residential environment. Ideal candidates have 6 months of care experience and relevant training. The position offers competitive hourly pay and flexible working patterns.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay: £12.65 – £15.13

Flexible working pattern

Ongoing training and development support

Holiday pay

Pension scheme

Fortnightly pay

24/7 management support

Qualifications

• At least 6 months' experience in a care or support setting.
• Confidence in supporting individuals with dementia and elderly care needs.
• Mandatory care training completed within the last 12 months.
• Enhanced DBS check (on-update service preferred).
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care tailored to residents’ needs.
• Assist with personal hygiene, continence care, and dressing.
• Support during mealtimes including feeding assistance.
• Monitor and record observations accurately.
• Promote dignity, respect, and emotional reassurance.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Strong communication

Teamwork

Job description

We Are Care is seeking caring and reliable Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to join a dedicated team supporting elderly individuals with dementia in a specialist nursing and dementia care setting.

This opportunity involves working within a well-established residential environment where empathy, consistency, and attentiveness are key. You will support residents with a mix of personal care, mobility, mealtime assistance, and companionship.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care tailored to residents’ needs.
• Assist with personal hygiene, continence care, and dressing.
• Support during mealtimes including feeding assistance.
• Monitor and record observations accurately.
• Promote dignity, respect, and emotional reassurance.
• Engage residents in light activities or therapeutic routines.
• Escalate safeguarding or medical concerns as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• At least 6 months’ experience in a care or support setting.
• Confidence in supporting individuals with dementia and elderly care needs.
• Mandatory care training completed within the last 12 months.
• Enhanced DBS check (on‑update service preferred).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and committed to care excellence.
• Must have the right to work in the UK – sponsorship is not available.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay: £12.65 – £15.13.
• Flexible working pattern (days, nights, weekends).
• Ongoing training and development support.
• Holiday pay, pension scheme, and fortnightly pay.
• 24/7 support from a dedicated management team.
• Long‑term temporary assignment with opportunity for repeat placements.

How to Apply

Submit Your Application of Interest.