Healthcare Assistant

Pharmacyupdate; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay in line with role and

Skill development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Valuable experience in a professional,

Training and development opportunities

Make a positive difference to lives

Job summary

Pharmacyupdate in Dorset seeks a Healthcare Assistant to provide person-centred support in a care environment. You will work as part of a supportive team, helping service users with daily routines while promoting comfort, dignity and quality of life.

The role requires patience, reliability and a commitment to delivering high-quality care; visa sponsorship is not available. Competitive pay, development opportunities and a supportive environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Healthcare Assistant or in a healthcare/care environment is desirable.
• Caring, compassionate and respectful approach.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team; reliability and responsibility.
• Ability to follow care plans, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with day-to-day care and wellbeing needs.
• Assist with personal care and daily activities as required.
• Encourage independence and support individuals to make their own choices.
• Monitor and report changes in wellbeing or behaviour to the team.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and other professionals involved in care.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate care records.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, infection control and other procedures.
• Treat every individual with dignity, respect and compassion.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Communication

Team player

Reliable

Education

Relevant qualifications or training

Job description

We are looking for a caring, reliable and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join the team in Dorset. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting individuals with their daily care needs and helping them maintain their independence, dignity and wellbeing.

About the Role / Objectives

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will provide person-centred support to individuals in a care environment. You will work as part of a supportive team, helping service users with their daily routines while promoting their comfort, dignity and quality of life.

The role requires someone who is patient, dependable and committed to delivering high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities

• Support individuals with their day-to-day care and wellbeing needs.
• Assist with personal care and daily activities where required.
• Encourage independence and support individuals to make their own choices.
• Monitor and report changes in wellbeing or behaviour to the appropriate team members.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and other professionals involved in care.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate care records.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, infection control and other relevant procedures.
• Treat every individual with dignity, respect and compassion.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant or in a healthcare or care environment is desirable.
• A caring, compassionate and respectful approach.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable, responsible and committed to providing high-quality care.
• Ability to follow care plans, policies and procedures.
• Relevant qualifications or training, where required.

Please Note:

Visa sponsorship/CoS is not available for this role. Applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

• Competitive pay in line with the role and experience.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and experience in care.
• Supportive working environment.
• Valuable experience within a professional care setting.
• Training and development opportunities, where available.
• Opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of the people you support.