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Temporary

Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

Reading
money-bag £12.71 - £13.50/hour
225483052
Posted Yesterday

Ambitious Healthcare is a trusted, rapidly expanding healthcare staffing agency. We specialize in providing reliable temporary and permanent staffing solutions. Successfully partnering with premier adult care homes, nursing homes, supported living services, and children’s residential facilities in Berkshire.

Job Summary

We are seeking dedicated and expereinced Healthcare Assistants (HCAs)  to join our temporary staffing team across Reading and the wider Berkshire area. This flexible agency role is ideal for care professionals experienced in delivering high-quality, person-centred care across diverse environments. 

Key Job Roles & Responsibilities

  • Adaptable Care Delivery: Providing tailored care that meets the distinct needs of individuals across different settings, whether supporting young people in children's homes or elderly residents in nursing facilities.
  • Personal Care & Dignity: Assisting residents and young individuals with daily living activities (washing, dressing, grooming, and toileting) with the utmost dignity, respect, and privacy.
  • Safeguarding & Wellbeing: Monitoring the physical, behavioral, and emotional wellbeing of residents. Promptly reporting any safeguarding concerns, health changes, or incidents to the shift manager or registered home manager.
  • Companionship & Positive Engagement: Building professional, trusting relationships with residents and young people to reduce isolation, support emotional development, and promote mental wellbeing.
  • Accurate Record Keeping: Maintaining precise, up-to-date daily care records, logbooks, and incident reports in line with CQC and Ofsted framework standards.

.Candidate Requirements (About You)

  •  Previous experience (minimum 6 months to 1 year) as a Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker within UK children's homes, adult residential care, or nursing environments.
  • A valid Enhanced DBS check (preferably registered on the Update Service, or willing to apply).
  •  Up-to-date Mandatory Training certificates (including Safeguarding training relevant to adults and/or children).
  • Strong communication skills, empathy, resilience, and a reliable work ethic.
  • Right to work in the UK.

Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive Pay: Earn £12.70 to £13.50 per hour, paid weekly.
  • Total Flexibility: Choose shifts that fit your personal schedule (days, nights, weekdays, or weekends).
  • Local Work: Convenient shifts located within the Reading and Berkshire area.
  • Supportive Culture: 24/7 support from the dedicated Ambitious Healthcare consultant team.  

How to Apply

If you are a compassionate carer looking for flexible work in Reading, click Apply Now to submit your CV.

Ambitious Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer, We do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on protected characteristics like race, gender, age, religion, or disability.

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