Healthcare Assistant

Fortava Healthcare Ltd.; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortava Healthcare Ltd. is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant for the Long Eaton View care home. In this role, you’ll deliver high-quality, person-centred care, assisting residents with personal care, mobility, and mealtimes, all while offering companionship and reassurance.

Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a caring nature. While previous care experience is helpful, full training will be provided. This is a full-time position where you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents.

Qualifications

• Empathetic nature with a caring and patient approach.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within a team.
• Reliability and a commitment to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to residents.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, and mealtimes.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Communicate changes in residents' needs to senior staff.

Skills

Caring nature

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Dependability

Professionalism

Job description

Long Eaton View care home is seeking a warm, compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our dedicated team. You’ll play an essential role in supporting residents with kindness, dignity, and respect—helping to create a homely, uplifting environment where every individual feels valued.

Long Eaton View

£13.45 per hour

Full Time

What You’ll Do

You’ll deliver high-quality, person-centred care that enhances residents’ comfort, independence, and wellbeing. Daily duties include assisting with personal care, mobility, mealtimes, and general support, as well as offering companionship and reassurance—particularly for those living with dementia. You’ll also help maintain a safe, clean environment and communicate any changes in residents’ needs to senior staff.

What We’re Looking For

• A caring, patient, and empathetic nature
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
• Reliability, professionalism, and a commitment to exceptional care
• Previous care experience is helpful but not essential — full training is provided

If you’re dedicated to delivering compassionate, meaningful care and want to be part of a supportive, resident-focused team, we’d love to hear from you.

All roles require DBS clearance and two references.