Healthcare Assistant

Evolve Staffing Ltd; Staplehurst; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift flexibility

Local shift bookings

Fast onboarding

Weekly payroll

Free training updates

Job summary

Evolve Staffing Ltd is seeking compassionate Band 2 Healthcare Assistants to join care teams across Staplehurst and surrounding areas in Kent. The role focuses on person-centred care for elderly residents, including those with dementia, in nursing, residential, and dementia care facilities.

Flexible shifts and competitive pay are offered to fit your availability. Applicants should have at least 6 months UK care experience, relevant qualifications, and robust competency in manual handling,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months recent experience as a Care Assistant, Carer or HCA within a UK care setting.
• Care Certificate or NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 preferred.
• Core skills include manual handling, hoisting, dementia care principles, personal care and safeguarding adults.
• DBS check and right to work in the UK required, with Update Service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care and daily living assistance (ADLs: bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Assist with mobility and transfers using equipment (standing turners, slide sheets, hoists).
• Support meals and dietary requirements; monitor fluids and logs.
• Maintain infection control, PPE usage, and thorough care records & handovers.

Skills

Care home experience

Manual handling

Dementia care

Personal care

Safeguarding adults

Hoisting

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Evolve Staffing Ltd. is currently seeking compassionate, hardworking, and experienced Band 2 Healthcare Assistants (HCA) to join dedicated care teams across leading Staplehurst, Kent Homes, Nursing Homes, Residential Homes, and Dementia Care Facilities in Staplehurst, Kent and surrounding areas.

This position offers flexible working options and competitive pay rates for care workers who are passionate about delivering exceptional person-centred care to elderly residents, individuals living with dementia, and clients requiring physical or palliative support. As a Care Assistant representing Evolve Staffing Ltd, you will play a vital role in promoting independence, maintaining resident dignity, providing hands‑on personal care, and creating a warm, safe, and nurturing environment within care home settings across Staplehurst, Kent.

Key Responsibilities & Care Home Duties

• Person-Centred Care & Daily Assistance
  • Delivering respectful, high-quality assistance with all activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, showering, washing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene.
  • Assisting residents with mobility and transfer routines safely using equipment such as standing turners, slide sheets, bath hoists, and mobile floor hoists in compliance with individual care plans.
  • Supporting residents at meal times, including assisting individuals who require specialised feeding support, monitoring dietary requirements (soft/pureed diets, thickened fluids), and maintaining accurate food and fluid logs.
  • Assisting with bedtime routines, night checks, pressure relief turn charts, and prompt incontinence management.
• Dementia Care, Wellbeing & Emotional Support
  • Providing compassionate, patient care to residents living with Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia, and cognitive impairments, using validation and de‑escalation techniques.
  • Engaging residents in meaningful social activities, therapeutic conversation, orientation assistance, and cognitive stimulation to promote mental well‑being and combat loneliness.
  • Observing physical and behavioural changes in residents, reporting concerns promptly to the Senior Carer or Registered Nurse on duty.
• Home Environment, Safety & Documentation
  • Ensuring resident bedrooms and communal lounge areas remain tidy, hygienic, comfortable, and safe at all times.
  • Adhering strictly to infection control practices, hand hygiene protocols, safe disposal of clinical waste, and correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Updating resident care records, daily logs, fluid charts, position turn charts, and participating in shift handovers with oncoming staff.
  • Maintaining resident safety, adhering to adult safeguarding policies, and identifying risk factors to prevent falls or accidents.

Candidate Requirements & Qualifications

• Care Home Experience: Minimum of 6 months recent experience working as a Care Assistant, Carer, or HCA within a UK Care Home, Nursing Home, Residential Facility, or Home Care setting.
• Qualifications: Care Certificate, NVQ / QCF Level 2 or Level 3 in Health and Social Care is strongly preferred.
• Core Skills: Demonstrable practical skills in manual handling, hoisting, dementia care principles, personal care, and safeguarding adults.
• Compliance Standards:
  • Valid Right to Work in the United Kingdom.
  • Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check registered on the Update Service (or willing to apply for a new check).
  • Valid practical moving and handling certification and basic emergency first aid/life support training.
  • Occupational health clearance and proof of required immunisations.
  • Two satisfactory professional references from recent care employers covering the last 3 years.

Why Choose Evolve Staffing Ltd?

• Total Shift Flexibility: Complete control over your work schedule—choose long days, night shifts, early shifts, or weekend shifts near your home.
• Wide Local Choice: Access consistent shift bookings across top-rated nursing homes, residential care units, and dementia facilities in Staplehurst, Kent.
• Fast Registration: Dedicated recruitment support to guide you quickly through onboarding and compliance checks.
• Weekly Payroll: Reliable weekly payments sent directly via PAYE or approved Umbrella companies.
• Free Training Updates: Free access to mandatory training modules, moving & handling updates, and continuous development support.