Healthcare Assistant

G K Healthcare; Newport; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Multiple locations

Recruitment support

Job summary

GK Healthcare is seeking Healthcare Assistants to work across care homes in Kent, London, Reading, Suffolk, and the Isle of Wight. Flexible shifts and both full-time and part-time opportunities are available for experienced HCAs.

You will provide compassionate care, assist with daily living activities, and support residents with wellbeing while ensuring safeguarding and infection prevention procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, caring and professional attitude required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential.
• Knowledge of personal care, safeguarding and infection prevention is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care with dignity and respect.
• Assist residents with daily living activities (washing, dressing, mobility).
• Support residents’ physical and emotional well-being.
• Monitor residents and report concerns to senior staff.

Skills

Compassionate attitude

Excellent communication

Personal care knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Infection prevention

DBS Update Service

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Locations: Kent, London, Reading, Suffolk and Isle of Wight

Employer: GK Healthcare

Job Type: Flexible shifts | Full-time and Part-time opportunities

Job Overview

GK Healthcare is recruiting dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to work across care homes in Kent, London, Reading, Suffolk and the Isle of Wight.

We offer flexible shift opportunities for experienced Healthcare Assistants who are passionate about providing high-quality care and supporting residents with their daily needs.

Whether you are looking for regular shifts or greater flexibility around your existing commitments, GK Healthcare can help you find opportunities that suit your availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to residents with dignity and respect.
• Assist residents with daily living activities, including washing, dressing and mobility.
• Support residents with their physical and emotional well-being.
• Monitor residents' conditions and report any concerns to the relevant senior staff.
• Maintain accurate care records and follow individual care plans.
• Follow safeguarding, infection prevention and health and safety procedures.
• Work effectively with care home teams to deliver high-quality care.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a UK care home or nursing home.
• A compassionate, caring and professional attitude.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of personal care, safeguarding and infection prevention.
• Valid DBS on the Update Service.
• Up-to-date mandatory training certificates, including practical Moving and Handling training where required.
• The right to work in the UK.

Why Join GK Healthcare?

• Flexible shifts to suit your availability.
• Opportunities across multiple locations.
• Support from our dedicated recruitment team.
• Assistance with registration and compliance.
• Opportunities to build experience across different care settings.
• Ongoing communication and support throughout your assignment.