Healthcare Assistant

Affinity Staff Limited; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,789,000 - 34,385,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

24/7 support from consultants

Total flexibility: choose shifts

Fast-track registration & easy booking

Job summary

Affinity Staff is seeking compassionate Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to support an established care facility in Chelmsford, Essex. As a temporary HCA, you will provide high-quality personal care, dignity and companionship to residents while enjoying flexible scheduling and dedicated 24/7 support from Affinity Staff.

Requirements include at least 6 months UK healthcare experience, DBS checks or willingness to obtain a new one, and valid right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of experience in a UK healthcare or care home setting.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care preferred.
• DBS Update Service (or willing to process a new one).
• Valid Right to Work in the UK.
• Caring, reliable with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily personal care, dressing, hygiene and mobility.
• Support meal times, nutrition monitoring and hydration.
• Promote dignity, independence and person-centred care.
• Maintain care records and daily intake documentation.
• Collaborate with senior carers and nursing staff to ensure a safe environment.

Skills

Communication

Compassionate care

Reliability

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

Role Overview

Affinity Staff is recruiting compassionate and reliable Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to join our agency team, supporting an established care facility in Chelmsford, Essex.

As a temporary HCA working through Affinity Staff, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality personal care, dignity, and companionship to residents. You will enjoy complete control over your schedule while benefiting from our dedicated, round-the-clock support.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with daily personal care, dressing, hygiene, and mobility needs.
• Supporting meal times, nutrition monitoring, and encouraging hydration.
• Promoting dignity, independence, and person-centred care at all times.
• Maintaining accurate care records and daily fluid/food intake documentation.
• Collaborating with senior carers and nursing staff to ensure a safe, supportive environment.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months of experience in a UK healthcare or care home setting.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (preferred but not essential).
• Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or willing to process a new one).
• Valid Right to Work in the UK.
• Caring, reliable nature with excellent communication skills.

Benefits of Working with Affinity Staff

• Competitive Market Rates with prompt weekly pay.
• 24/7 Support: Dedicated consultants available round-the-clock to assist you.
• Total Flexibility: Choose the shifts that fit around your lifestyle and commitments.
• Fast-track registration process and easy shift booking.