Healthcare Assistant

PHL Group; Fareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Fareham is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to support patients in their homes. Responsibilities include delivering personal care, assisting nurses, and driving to patient visits. The ideal candidate will have a full UK driving licence and experience in healthcare support. Join our team to make a difference in patient care!

Benefits

Bike2Work Scheme

DSE Eye Tests and Spectacles

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Recognition

Family Friendly Policy

Long Service Award

Menopause Support

NHS Discount Blue Light Card

Paid Sick Pay

Professional Development

Workplace Savings and Low Interest Loans

Your Birthday off!

Qualifications

• Experience in community healthcare roles is desirable.
• Confidence with personal care and manual handling.
• Physically fit for manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care with dignity and compassion.
• Support nurses with wound care and palliative care.
• Drive safely to patient visits across Hampshire.

Skills

Experience as a Healthcare Assistant

Basic clinical skills

Full UK clean driving licence

Positive and compassionate approach

Job description

Healthcare Assistant Community Night Nursing

We are looking for a caring and reliable Community Healthcare Assistant (HCA) / Care Assistant / Support Worker to join our Community Night Nursing Team. This is a rewarding role supporting patients in their homes, working closely with qualified nurses to provide both personal and clinical care.

You will also use a company vehicle to travel between visits, ensuring safe and efficient transport across Hampshire.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care with dignity and compassion
• Support nurses with wound care, palliative care and care after death
• Take and record patient observations (blood pressure, pulse, SpO2, temperature, respirations, blood glucose)
• Assist with documentation and digital record keeping
• Drive safely to patient visits across Hampshire (vehicle provided)
• Keep equipment stocked and vehicle service-ready
• Support with non-clinical tasks, such as transporting supplies

What Were Looking For

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant, Care Assistant, Support Worker or similar role (community experience desirable)
• Full UK clean driving licence
• Basic clinical skills and confidence with personal care
• Physically fit for manual handling tasks
• A positive, compassionate and reliable approach to patient care

Desirable Skills

• Palliative care experience
• Familiarity with digital care record systems

Apply today to join our caring Community Nursing Team and help us provide the best possible care at home.

Benefits

• Bike2Work Scheme.Save up to 42% on bikes & equipment
• DSE Eye Tests and Spectacles.Up to £25 for eye tests, £50 for spectacles
• Employee Assistance Program 24 hour helpline.24/7 support for counselling, legal, medical & more
• Employee Recognition.On the Spot & Extra Mile Awards
• Family Friendly Policy.Support for maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility leave
• Long Service Award.Celebrating 5 & 10 years of service
• Menopause Support.HRT subscription covered & Menopause Pledge
• NHS Discount Blue Light Card.Staff are eligible for theBlue Light Cardwhich offers a range of official discounts
• Paid Sick Pay.10 days per year
• Professional Development.Training, courses & team-building opportunities
• Workplace Savings and Low Interest Loans.Payroll savings & low-interest loans
• Your Birthday off!