Healthcare Assistant

Nurseplus UK Ltd; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join their team. In this role, you will provide high-quality care to service users across various settings, working with a compassionate team. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, administering medication, and meal preparation. This position offers flexibility in shift patterns, competitive pay rates starting at £12.21 per hour, and access to industry-leading training programs.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Industry-leading training

Ongoing development opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• 6 months of experience in nursing or residential care.
• Valid driving license and vehicle access required.
• Must be over 18 and have the right to work in the UK.
• Flexibility to travel to different care settings.
• Good standard of English for effective communication.
• Clear enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Assist service users with personal care.
• Lift and move safely as needed.
• Administer medication according to care plans.
• Prepare meals for service users.
• Provide companionship and support.

Skills

Personal care assistance

Effective communication

Safe lifting and moving

Medication administration

Meal preparation

Job description

Join Nurseplus as a Healthcare Assistant - Make a Difference Every Day

At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. As a Healthcare Assistant, you'll be providing high-quality care across a range of settings, from elderly care to individuals with learning disabilities, mental health challenges, and more complex care needs. You'll become part of a compassionate team where every contribution counts.

Why Choose Nurseplus?

• Flexibility that Works for You: Choose your shifts, whether full-time, part-time, days, nights, or weekends, so you can fit work around your life.
• Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £12.21 and £17.50 per hour, with weekly pay and an annual pay review to reward your hard work.
• Workwise App: Take control of your schedule with our Workwise app - manage your availability and easily book shifts on your terms.
• Paid Industry-Leading Training: We pay for you to attend our comprehensive, industry-leading training that's in line with the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework, tailored to help you grow your skills, whether you're new to care or have years of experience.
• Ongoing Development Opportunities: From in-house courses to funded qualifications such as NVQ Levels 2 and 3, we support your professional growth at every stage.
• Blue Light Card: Enjoy thousands of discounts on the high street and online with eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

What You'll Be Doing

Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Assisting service users with personal care
• Safe lifting and moving
• Administering medication
• Meal preparation
• Providing general companionship

You’ll work closely with care plans to ensure individuals maintain independence and dignity.

What We're Looking For

• 6 Months or more experience working in nursing or residential homes
• Valid driving licence and access to vehicle
• You must be over 18 years old and have the right to work in the UK.
• Flexibility in your availability, with the ability to travel to different care settings.
• A good standard of English and the ability to communicate effectively.
• A clear enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration.

If you're passionate about making a positive impact and want to work with a team that truly cares, we'd love to hear from you!

About Nurseplus

At Nurseplus, our mission is to make a positive impact and change lives every day. We are passionate about delivering the highest-quality care that truly makes a difference in the lives of those we support. But our commitment doesn't stop there - we care just as much for our staff as we do for our clients. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, we empower our team to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful contribution to the communities they serve.