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Healthcare Assistant – Surrey

Location: Surrey

Salary: £16 - £18.50 per hour

Job type: Temporary

Shifts: Days, nights, evenings and weekends available

About the role

We are currently recruiting compassionate and reliable Healthcare Assistants to support individuals across Surrey.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care to patients and service users in settings such as care homes, supported-living services, residential homes and community-based services.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced care professionals who are committed to making a positive difference in people’s lives.

Key responsibilities

Your duties may include:

• Supporting individuals with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting
• Assisting with mobility, transfers and repositioning
• Supporting service users with meals, hydration and daily activities
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Monitoring and reporting changes in a service user’s condition
• Maintaining accurate care records and daily notes
• Supporting individuals to remain as independent as possible
• Following individual care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures
• Maintaining dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times
• Working effectively with nurses, care staff, families and other healthcare professionals

Requirements

Applicants should have:

• Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant, Care Assistant or Support Worker
• A caring, patient and respectful approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliability, flexibility and good time-management skills
• A good understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and person-centred care
• The right to work in the UK

A relevant care qualification, such as an NVQ or QCF in Health and Social Care, is desirable but not essential.

Successful applicants will be required to complete the appropriate pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.

What we offer

• Flexible working hours
• Day, night and weekend shifts
• Weekly pay
• Support from a friendly and professional team
• Opportunities to work in a variety of healthcare settings

How to apply

To apply for this Healthcare Assistant position in Surrey, please submit your CV through Reed.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by a member of our recruitment team.

Apply today and join a team dedicated to delivering safe, compassionate and person-centred care.