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Healthcare Assistant – Swindon

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire

Salary: £16 - £18.50 per hour

Job type: Temporary

Shifts: Days, evenings, nights and weekends available

About the role

We are currently recruiting compassionate, reliable and dedicated Healthcare Assistants to work across Swindon.

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

This is a rewarding opportunity for experienced care professionals who are passionate about supporting others and making a positive difference in their daily 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, reassurance and emotional support
• Monitoring and reporting changes in a service user’s health or wellbeing
• Maintaining accurate care records and daily notes
• Supporting individuals to retain their independence
• Following individual care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures
• Maintaining dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times
• Working closely with nurses, care teams, families and other healthcare professionals
• Supporting with medication where appropriately trained and authorised

Requirements

Applicants should have:

• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant, Care Assistant or Support Worker
• A compassionate, 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
• An understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and person-centred care
• The right to work in the UK

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

A full UK driving licence may be beneficial for some assignments but is not always required.

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

What we offer

• Flexible working hours
• Day, evening, night and weekend shifts
• Weekly pay
• Support from a friendly and experienced team
• Opportunities to work in a variety of healthcare settings
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference

How to apply

To apply for this Healthcare Assistant position in Swindon, please submit your up-to-date CV through Reed.

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

• Apply today and join a team committed to delivering safe, compassionate and person-centred care across Swindon.