Healthcare Assistant

Medical Update Online; Essex; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

24/7 support

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Affinity Staff is recruiting Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to join our agency team, supporting an established care facility in Braintree, Essex. As a temporary HCA, you will deliver high-quality personal care, dignity and companionship, with fully flexible shifts.

You will benefit from weekly pay, 24/7 consultant support, and a smooth registration process, with DBS checks and Right to Work in the UK required. Minimum 6 months UK care experience and NVQ2 preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

UK healthcare experience

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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