Healthcare Assistant

Range Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking experienced Healthcare Assistants to join their team in the Cheshire area. In this role, you will support care homes, providing essential personal care and promoting residents’ independence. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 months’ UK care experience and be competent with manual handling equipment. Flexibility to work both day and night shifts is preferred to meet varying client needs. Apply now to make a genuine difference in people’s lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months’ UK care experience is essential.
• Competent in the use of manual handling equipment is essential.
• Proof of right to work in the UK is essential.

Responsibilities

• Promote and encourage residents’ independence.
• Carry out regular safety checks to ensure residents’ wellbeing.
• Provide personal care tailored to individual needs.
• Support residents during mealtimes, including feeding and preparing light snacks.
• Safely use manual handling equipment when required.
• Complete daily documentation, including care plans, meal records, and personal care logs.
• Build positive, meaningful relationships with residents and colleagues.

Skills

Strong written and verbal English communication skills

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Positive, professional, and reliable attitude

Job description

We are currently recruiting experienced Healthcare Assistants to join our agency team, providing essential support to care homes across the Cheshire CH5 area.

Shifts Available

• Day shifts: 8:00am – 8:00pm
• Night shifts: 8:00pm – 8:00am

Flexibility to work both day and night shifts is preferred to meet the varying needs of our care home clients. Due to the nature of agency work, availability for last-minute shifts is also highly desirable.

Important Information

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Key Responsibilities

1. Promote and encourage residents’ independence
2. Carry out regular safety checks to ensure residents’ wellbeing
3. Provide personal care tailored to individual needs
4. Support residents during mealtimes, including feeding and preparing light snacks
5. Safely use manual handling equipment when required
6. Complete daily documentation, including care plans, meal records, and personal care logs
7. Build positive, meaningful relationships with residents and colleagues

Requirements

1. Minimum of 6 months’ UK care experience (essential)
2. Competent in the use of manual handling equipment (essential)
3. Strong written and verbal English communication skills (essential)
4. Ability to work effectively under pressure
5. Positive, professional, and reliable attitude
6. Proof of right to work in the UK (essential)

Ready to boost your earnings while making a genuine difference in people’s lives? Apply today to join our agency team!