Healthcare Assistant (Days)

Allegra Care; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pay for bank holidays

Fully funded training and development

28 days annual leave

Paid breaks

Free uniform and meals on shift

Recognition and Rewards Programme

Workplace Pension Scheme

Long Service Awards

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Fairmile Grange Care Home in Christchurch, part of Allegra Care Limited, is recruiting Healthcare Assistants for day shifts with alternate weekends. Full training provided. You’ll work with Senior HCAs and Registered Nurses to deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care in a warm home‑from‑home setting.

Role emphasizes dignity, respect and teamwork, with opportunities to support residents’ physical, emotional and social wellbeing. Day shifts are 12 hours, with benefits and ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Warm, positive, and friendly attitude.
• Caring, empathetic approach to supporting others.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal and nursing care, including washing, dressing, mobility support and daily living tasks.
• Provide emotional and social support through companionship and meaningful interactions.
• Assist residents in wellbeing activities, hobbies, crafts, entertainment, and events.
• Maintain accurate daily care records and report concerns to nursing staff.
• Support residents with nutrition and hydration, including assistance with eating and drinking.
• Accompany residents to external appointments as needed.
• Communicate effectively with families and healthcare professionals.
• Mentor new Healthcare Assistants and support induction and development.

Skills

Warm, friendly attitude

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexible weekends

12-hour shifts availability

Job description

Healthcare Assistant (Day Shifts)

Fairmile Grange Care Home – Christchurch

Part of Allega Care

Are you a kind, compassionate, and dedicated Healthcare Assistant looking for a rewarding role in a beautiful care home setting?

Fairmile Grange Care Home in Christchurch is currently recruiting Healthcare Assistants to join our warm, supportive, and professional team on day shifts, including alternate weekends. Whether you are an experienced carer or new to the care sector, we welcome you and provide full training to help you succeed.

Why Join Fairmile Grange?

At Fairmile Grange, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As a Care Companion (what we call Healthcare Assistants), you will play a vital role in delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care, supporting residents’ physical, emotional, and social wellbeing in a home‑from‑home environment.

You will work closely with Senior Healthcare Assistants and Registered Nurses, ensuring each resident is treated with dignity, respect, and kindness—every single day.

Key Responsibilities – Healthcare Assistant

• Deliver high standards of personal and nursing care, including washing, dressing, mouth care, toileting, mobility support, and manual handling
• Provide emotional and social support, from companionship and conversation to meaningful daily interactions
• Assist residents to take part in wellbeing activities, hobbies, crafts, entertainment, and home events
• Maintain accurate daily care records, including fluid balance and dietary charts, and report concerns to nursing staff
• Support residents with nutrition and hydration, including assistance with eating and drinking
• Accompany residents to external appointments when required
• Assist with maintaining skin integrity and pressure area care, reporting any changes promptly
• Communicate effectively with families, friends, and healthcare professionals
• Act as a mentor to new Healthcare Assistants, supporting induction and ongoing development

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be a great fit if you have:

• A warm, positive, and friendly attitude
• A caring, empathetic approach to supporting others
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to work alternate weekends
• Availability to work one, two, or three 12‑hour day shifts per week

Previous care experience is desirable but not essential – full training and ongoing support are provided.

Hours & Flexibility

• Day shifts available
• 12‑hour shifts (1–3 per week)
• Alternate weekends required
• Flexible working options available to support a healthy work‑life balance

Pay & Benefits

• £13.20 per hour + enhanced pay for bank holidays
• Fully funded training and development, supporting progression from HCA to Registered Nursing Associate
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Paid breaks
• Free uniform and free meals while on shift
• Recognition and Rewards Programme
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme

About Us

Fairmile Grange is part of Allega Care, a growing and ambitious care provider committed to delivering exceptional care and supporting our teams to thrive.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. All applicants will be considered fairly, regardless of protected characteristics.

Important: Right to work in the UK

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This includes Skilled Worker sponsorship, transfers of sponsorship and additional employment arrangements relying on another employer's sponsorship.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for this role without sponsorship from Allegra Care, answer the right-to-work screening question accurately and provide the required evidence of their work authorisation during recruitment.