Healthcare Assistant

Nurseplus; Somerset Court; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Training & development

NVQ funded qualifications (2 & 3)

Blue Light Card discounts

Workwise app for shift management

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Nurseplus is hiring an experienced Healthcare Assistant (HCA) for Taunton and surrounding areas. This flexible role lets you choose shifts that suit your life; you will need a UK driving licence and access to your own reliable vehicle to travel between services.

You’ll benefit from weekly pay, industry-leading training, and opportunities for funded qualifications such as NVQ Levels 2 and 3. A Workwise app helps manage shifts, with sponsorship not offered for this position.

Qualifications

• Previous care experience or in a similar care role.
• Full, valid UK driving licence required.
• Access to own reliable vehicle and ability to travel to services.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to clients.
• Engage with clients with a caring, compassionate and patient approach.
• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues to ensure ongoing care.

Skills

Driving licence

Own vehicle

Communication skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

We’re Hiring! Experienced Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

Location: Taunton and surrounding areas

Job Type: Flexible

We are looking for a caring, reliable and experienced Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our team and provide high-quality care and support to our clients.

The ideal candidate will have previous care experience, a genuine passion for helping others, and the ability to travel independently to services.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant or in a similar care role.
• A full, valid UK driving licence.
• Access to your own reliable vehicle.
• A caring, compassionate and patient approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliability, punctuality and a professional attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to meet the needs of services.

• Flexibility that Works for You: Choose your shifts, whether full-time, part-time, days, nights, or weekends, so you can fit work around your life.
• Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £13.15 and £19.00 per hour, with weekly pay and an annual pay review to reward your hard work.
• Workwise App: Take control of your schedule with our Workwise app – manage your availability and easily book shifts on your terms.

• Paid Industry-Leading Training: We pay for you to attend our mandatory, industry-leading training that’s in line with the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework, tailored to help you grow your skills.

• Ongoing Development Opportunities: From in-house courses to funded qualifications such as NVQ Levels 2 and 3, we support your professional growth at every stage.
• Blue Light Card: Enjoy thousands of discounts on the high street and online with eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

We want someone who is passionate about care, dependable, and committed to making a positive difference in people’s lives.

Previous care experience and driving ability are essential for this position.

Join our team and make a difference every day!

Unfortunately we can not offer sponsorship.