Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

Quick Medix ltd; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rates

Flexible shifts

Temp opportunities

Dedicated consultant

Weekly payroll

Job summary

Quick Medix are recruiting Healthcare Assistants for ongoing temporary assignments across residential and nursing care settings in Taunton and surrounding areas of Somerset. This on-site, full-time HCA role offers flexible shifts and competitive agency rates.

You will provide high quality personal care, assist with daily living activities, mobility and nutrition, and maintain accurate care records while working alongside nurses and other healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care home or healthcare setting.
• Right to work in the UK.
• DBS clearance or willingness to complete checks.
• Up-to-date training: safeguarding, moving and handling, basic life support.
• Good communication and caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care and support to residents.
• Assist with daily living activities, mobility and nutrition.
• Monitor and report changes in residents' health and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records.
• Work alongside nurses and other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Care experience

DBS clearance

Mandatory training

Communication skills

Job description

Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

Company: Quick Medix

Salary: £15.95-£20.65 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Taunton

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 19 Oct 2026

Closing date: 18 Nov 2026

Quick Medix are currently recruiting experienced Healthcare Assistants for ongoing requirements across residential and nursing care settings in Taunton and surrounding areas of Somerset.

We are seeking reliable and compassionate healthcare professionals looking for flexible shifts, regular work opportunities and competitive agency rates.

Duties

• Provide high-quality personal care and support to residents.
• Assist with daily living activities, mobility and nutrition.
• Monitor and report changes in residents' health and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records.
• Work alongside nurses and other healthcare professionals.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a care home or healthcare setting.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS clearance or willingness to complete the required checks.
• Up-to-date mandatory training, including safeguarding, moving and handling and basic life support.
• Good communication skills and a caring approach.

Benefits

• Umbrella assignment rates of £15.95-£20.65 per hour, depending on shift type.
• Flexible day, night and weekend shifts.
• Ongoing temporary opportunities.
• Dedicated recruitment consultant.
• Weekly payroll through PAYE umbrella arrangements.

Important Information

All candidates must satisfy the relevant compliance and training requirements before commencing assignments. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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