Healthcare Assistant
| Posting date: | 30 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.65 to £15.13 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 June 2025 |
| Location: | CA13 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | We Are Care |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | WAC HCA CA13 |
Summary
We’re Hiring – Healthcare Assistants
Location: CA13 (Cockermouth Area)
Pay: £12.65 – £15.13 per hour
Start Date: 09-06-2025
Shifts: Day, Night, and Weekend shifts
Temporary Role
About Us – We Are Care
We Are Care is a forward-thinking and compassionate care organisation that prioritises people over profit. As a social enterprise, our mission is to provide exceptional care services while supporting and empowering our team of carers. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of others while being valued, respected, and rewarded for your work .
Role Overview
We Are Care is seeking caring and reliable Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to join a dedicated team supporting elderly individuals with dementia in a specialist nursing and dementia care setting.
This opportunity involves working within a well-established residential environment where empathy, consistency, and attentiveness are key. You’ll be supporting with a mix of personal care, mobility, mealtime assistance, and companionship.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care tailored to residents’ needs
• Assist with personal hygiene, continence care, and dressing
• Support during mealtimes including feeding assistance
• Monitor and record observations accurately
• Promote dignity, respect, and emotional reassurance
• Engage residents in light activities or therapeutic routines
• Escalate safeguarding or medical concerns as required
What We’re Looking For
• At least 6 months’ experience in a care or support setting
• Confidence in supporting individuals with dementia and elderly care needs
• Mandatory care training completed within the last 12 months
• Enhanced DBS check (on update service preferred)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Compassionate, patient, and committed to care excellence
• Must have the right to work in the UK – sponsorship is not available
What We Offer
• Competitive hourly pay: £12.65 – £15.13
• Flexible working pattern (days/nights/weekends)
• Ongoing training and development support
• Holiday pay, pension scheme, and fortnightly pay
• 24/7 support from a dedicated management team
• Long-term temporary assignment with opportunity for repeat placements
Submit Your Application of Interest
Although applications are still at the registration stage, we encourage early submissions to match availability with upcoming shifts.
Location: CA13 (Cockermouth Area)
Pay: £12.65 – £15.13 per hour
Start Date: 09-06-2025
Shifts: Day, Night, and Weekend shifts
Temporary Role
About Us – We Are Care
We Are Care is a forward-thinking and compassionate care organisation that prioritises people over profit. As a social enterprise, our mission is to provide exceptional care services while supporting and empowering our team of carers. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of others while being valued, respected, and rewarded for your work .
Role Overview
We Are Care is seeking caring and reliable Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to join a dedicated team supporting elderly individuals with dementia in a specialist nursing and dementia care setting.
This opportunity involves working within a well-established residential environment where empathy, consistency, and attentiveness are key. You’ll be supporting with a mix of personal care, mobility, mealtime assistance, and companionship.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care tailored to residents’ needs
• Assist with personal hygiene, continence care, and dressing
• Support during mealtimes including feeding assistance
• Monitor and record observations accurately
• Promote dignity, respect, and emotional reassurance
• Engage residents in light activities or therapeutic routines
• Escalate safeguarding or medical concerns as required
What We’re Looking For
• At least 6 months’ experience in a care or support setting
• Confidence in supporting individuals with dementia and elderly care needs
• Mandatory care training completed within the last 12 months
• Enhanced DBS check (on update service preferred)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Compassionate, patient, and committed to care excellence
• Must have the right to work in the UK – sponsorship is not available
What We Offer
• Competitive hourly pay: £12.65 – £15.13
• Flexible working pattern (days/nights/weekends)
• Ongoing training and development support
• Holiday pay, pension scheme, and fortnightly pay
• 24/7 support from a dedicated management team
• Long-term temporary assignment with opportunity for repeat placements
Submit Your Application of Interest
Although applications are still at the registration stage, we encourage early submissions to match availability with upcoming shifts.