Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker

GK Healthcare; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join their growing team. This role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to work in various residential and nursing homes. With a focus on providing excellent support and care, you'll assist clients with personal care, medication, and daily activities, ensuring they lead fulfilling lives. The organization values progression and offers a training scheme for candidates with at least 6 months of experience, making it an ideal starting point for a rewarding career in healthcare. Join a team that prioritizes your growth and well-being while providing competitive pay and dedicated support.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Dedicated consultant support

App to pick up shifts

Refer a friend scheme

Quick application process

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to service users.
• Assist with medications and daily activities.
• Notify healthcare professionals of any concerning changes.

Skills

Personal Care

Communication Skills

Medication Assistance

Daily Activities Support

Job description

HEALTHCARE ASSISTANTS

Please note, this is a 0-hour contract. Regular hours are available and flexible to suit your lifestyle.

ASAP STARTS AVAILABLE

We are actively recruiting in your area to find Healthcare Assistants to join our ever-growing team to work in Residential and Nursing Homes.

You would play a pivotal role in providing excellent support and care for clients, including personal care, assisting with medications, daily activities, and encouraging residents to lead a more fulfilled life.

Our shift patterns include earlies, lates, long days, and night shifts. Our consultants will be happy to advise you on how this works if your application is successful.

Our new training scheme will allow candidates with a minimum of 6 months experience to access the healthcare sector and become high-standard Healthcare Assistants. It’s the perfect way to start your progression within the field and work with an agency that offers excellent rates and flexible working patterns—two highly sought-after aspects in any career.

Healthcare Assistants' daily tasks could include:

• Helping service users undertake personal tasks.
• Serving food and assisting with eating if needed.
• Changing sheets and making beds.
• Using equipment to lift and move service users.
• Notifying healthcare professionals if temperatures, pulse rates, or respiration rates seem abnormal or concerning.

Qualifications Required for Healthcare Assistants

• You must have the right to work within the UK.
• You must be able to communicate effectively and understand and be understood.

Benefits of Working as a Healthcare Assistant

• Flexible hours—full or part-time, days, evenings, weekends.
• Regular shifts available.
• Excellent weekly pay—competitive hourly rates.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• App to pick up shifts.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Quick application process.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: £12.00-£15.00 per hour