Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

About the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job in Blackpool

As a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in Blackpool, you’ll bring compassionate, hands‑on support to adults across residential care homes, nursing homes, and supported living.

You’ll help people live safely and comfortably, following clear care plans while promoting dignity, choice, and independence. From daily living and mobility support to meaningful engagement and companionship, your contribution will make each day more manageable and more personal.

You can build a rota that fits around your life, days, nights, weekends, and block bookings, while working with supportive, well‑structured teams who value continuity of care.

Fast‑track onboarding, start in as little as 48 hours (subject to compliance).

What we offer

• Competitive weekly pay, reaching up to the equivalent of £22.30/hr
• Flexible rota options designed to suit your preferred work‑life balance
• Steady placement availability throughout Blackpool
• Enhanced rates during bank holidays
• Pension contributions provided
• Incentives available for referring new carers
• Free scrubs and a personalised ID badge
• Training delivered without any cost to you
• Managers available day and night for support
• A workplace culture that prioritises wellbeing, respect and ongoing development

What you'll do

• Deliver dependable, person‑centred care
• Assist with dressing, washing and general mobility
• Help prepare meals and encourage hydration
• Administer medications safely
• Maintain the safety and cleanliness of the environment
• Provide emotional support and companionship
• A great match for those looking for Healthcare Assistant (HCA) jobs in Blackpool
• Observe and report any changes in wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with families and healthcare teams
• Keep accurate care records

What you'll bring

• 6+ months experience working as an Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in a healthcare facility
• Caring, patient and supportive manner
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Dependable and proactive
• Able to support a broad range of care requirements
• Committed to respectful, person‑centred care
• Those with specialist or enhanced‑care experience encouraged
• Tracheostomy care trained
• Ventilation trained
• PEG feeding trained

Apply today

If you're interested in applying for this Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job or exploring additional vacancies in Blackpool, simply complete the application form provided on this page. Make sure you upload your CV so we can review your experience fully.

Please note we do not sponsor visas.

What happens after I apply?

• Use the application form on this page to apply
• After review, we’ll invite you to set up your online account
• Enter your details and indicate shift availability
• Complete all compliance and registration online
• Apply for shifts quickly, frequently within 48 hours (subject to compliance)

About Medicare People 

At Medicare People, we specialise in matching caring professionals with healthcare assistant job roles across Blackpool and nationwide. We offer competitive pay and a supportive culture that allows carers to thrive.

As a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) jobs agency and medical staffing agency under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, we act on behalf of our clients to source and assess candidates for their roles. Compliance and responsible recruitment are central to how we operate.