Healthcare Assistant

Coburg Banks; Burton upon Trent; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency seeks a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to support residents in residential and nursing homes. You will assist with personal care, monitor conditions, and provide emotional support. The ideal candidate has at least 12 months of experience in a UK care setting and is flexible with shifts. Weekly pay and free training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Weekly pay

Free or subsidised training

Pension scheme

Holiday pay entitlement

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience in a UK-based care setting.
• Compassionate and strong work ethic.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care tasks.
• Monitor and record residents' conditions.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.

Skills

Compassionate and caring nature

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Job description

About the Role

Are you a passionate and reliable Healthcare Assistant (HCA) seeking flexible work across a variety of care environments? We are looking for experienced HCAs to join our growing agency team, delivering essential support and care in Residential Care Homes and Nursing Homes

As an agency HCA, you will play a vital role in supporting residents with their daily needs while maintaining their dignity, independence, and overall well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care tasks, including washing, dressing, and toileting.
• Support individuals with mobility and physical assistance, including the use of mobility aids.
• Monitor and record residents\' conditions, reporting any changes to senior staff.
• Encourage and assist with meals, ensuring nutritional needs are met.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to residents.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for residents.
• Follow individual care plans and ensure all care is delivered in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with nursing and care teams.

Requirements

• Minimum 12 months experience within the last 2 years working in a UK-based care setting (Residential or Nursing Homes).
• Compassionate and caring nature with a strong work ethic.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Up-to-date mandatory training certificates (or willingness to complete training).
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights and weekends.

Benefits

• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle.
• Weekly pay with competitive hourly rates.
• Experience across multiple care settings.
• Free or subsidised training and CPD opportunities.
• Friendly and supportive recruitment team.
• Pension scheme and holiday pay entitlement.

Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.