Healthcare Assistant

Coburg Banks Limited; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to provide essential support in care environments across the West Midlands. The role offers flexible shifts and competitive hourly rates. Applicants must have at least 12 months recent experience in care settings and an enhanced DBS check. The position allows for work in various settings, providing care and support to residents.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Weekly pay

Free or subsidised training

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience within the last 2 years in a UK-based care setting.
• Up-to-date mandatory training certificates or willingness to complete training.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care tasks.
• Monitor and record residents' conditions.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.

Skills

Compassionate and caring nature

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

About the Role

Are you a passionate and reliable Healthcare Assistant (HCA) seeking flexible work across a variety of care environments? We are looking for experienced HCAs to join our growing agency team, delivering essential support and care in Residential Care Homes and Nursing Homes throughout the West Midlands

As an agency HCA, you will play a vital role in supporting residents with their daily needs while maintaining their dignity, independence, and overall well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care tasks, including washing, dressing, and toileting.
• Support individuals with mobility and physical assistance, including the use of mobility aids.
• Monitor and record residents' conditions, reporting any changes to senior staff.
• Encourage and assist with meals, ensuring nutritional needs are met.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to residents.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for residents.
• Follow individual care plans and ensure all care is delivered in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with nursing and care teams.

Requirements

• Minimum 12 months experience within the last 2 years working in a UK-based care setting (Residential or Nursing Homes).
• Compassionate and caring nature with a strong work ethic.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Up-to-date mandatory training certificates (or willingness to complete training).
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights and weekends.

Benefits

• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle.
• Weekly pay with competitive hourly rates.
• Experience across multiple care settings.
• Free or subsidised training and CPD opportunities.
• Friendly and supportive recruitment team.
• Pension scheme and holiday pay entitlement.

Temps4Care is a temporary staffing agency that specialises in supplying Care Assistants and Support Workers to care companies across the West Midlands.