Healthcare Assistant

Avon Search & Selection; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider in the beautiful seaside village of Charmouth is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to provide high-quality care for residents. This full-time role offers 12-hour shifts, with a pay rate of £13.25 per hour, including paid breaks. The ideal candidate will have a caring nature, strong communication skills, and preferably some care home experience. Join a close-knit team to promote dignity and wellbeing among the residents in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Supportive management

Stable role

Qualifications

• Experience in a care home setting is preferred.
• A caring, professional, and reliable approach is essential.
• Must possess strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including washing, dressing, and mobility support.
• Assist with residents' physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records.

Skills

Care home experience

Strong communication skills

Team-focused attitude

Passion for supporting older people

Job description

Overview

Healthcare Assistant - Days or Nights - AV1862B

Full Time | Residential Care Setting

Location: Charmouth, Dorset

Hours: 48 hours per week

Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts

• Days: 8:00am - 8:00pm
• Nights: 8:00pm - 8:00am

Pay: £13.25 per hour

• Paid breaks included

About the Service

This family-run residential care setting offers a true home-from-home environment in the beautiful seaside village of Charmouth. The service focuses on personal choice, individual freedom, and high-quality care, which is reflected in the warm, welcoming atmosphere and shared by all staff.

The service provides 30 single rooms, most ensuite, all equipped with a nurse call system, telephone, and TV, and residents are encouraged to personalise their rooms to feel truly at home.

• A jacuzzi bath
• Communal living rooms with dining areas on each floor
• A large conservatory
• A mature garden with flower beds

The service is fully committed to respecting the wishes of all residents while delivering safe, compassionate, and person-centred care.

The Role

We are recruiting a Healthcare Assistant to join our dedicated team, supporting residents with day-to-day care needs and promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing.

Whether working days or nights, you will be an integral part of a close-knit team delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care including washing, dressing, toileting, and mobility support
• Supporting residents' physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing
• Assisting with meals, hydration, and light household duties
• Overnight monitoring and comfort checks (for night shifts)
• Maintaining accurate care records
• Promoting dignity, confidentiality, and person-centred care

Qualifications

• Care home experience preferred
• A caring, professional, and reliable approach
• Strong communication skills and a team-focused attitude
• A genuine passion for supporting older people

Benefits

• £13.25 per hour
• Paid breaks
• Consistent 12-hour shifts
• Supportive, experienced management
• Long-term, stable role within a well-established home

How to Apply

For further information or to apply, please submit your application today