Healthcare Assistant

Nurses UK; Northam; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payments

Flexible shifts (Days/Nights)

Transport allowance

Advanced bookings available

Annual training

Refer a Friend scheme

Blue Light Card

Employee of the Month

Job summary

Nurses UK is actively seeking Healthcare Assistants to support patients in a flexible, community-based environment. You will assist with personal care, mobility, feeding, and monitoring patient conditions while maintaining a clean, safe care area and offering emotional support.

Experience as an HCA is preferred; strong communication and empathy are essential. Shifts include days, evenings, weekends, and full- or part-time options with supportive training and benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant or similar healthcare role preferred.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and evenings.
• Empathetic, patient-focused approach to care.
• Basic healthcare training or certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care activities including hygiene, dressing, and mobility.
• Support patients with feeding and nutritional needs.
• Observe and report changes in patient conditions to nursing staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in patient care areas.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathetic approach

Flexibility

Education

Basic healthcare training

Job description

• Assist patients with personal care activities including hygiene, dressing, and mobility.
• Support patients with feeding and nutritional needs.
• Observe and report changes in patient conditions to nursing staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in patient care areas.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to patients.

• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant or in a similar healthcare role preferred.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and evenings.
• Empathetic, patient-focused approach to care.
• Basic healthcare training or certification is desirable.

• Outstanding Rates of Pay as an Agency
• Flexible Working: flexible shifts, Days/Nights, Weekdays/Weekends, Full or Part-time
• LOTS of work to choose from! Weekly Rotas & Advanced Bookings Available!
• Weekly Payments
• Transport allowance
• Be part of an elite team of HCAs
• Specialist FREE Annual Training
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Employee of the Month Prizes