Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

About the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job in Keighley

This flexible Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job covers residential care, nursing homes, and supported living in Keighley.

You’ll provide practical assistance with daily living, support mobility with the right equipment, encourage engagement in activities, and uphold dignity at every step, working within clear care plans and supportive, multidisciplinary teams.

Build consistent relationships while tailoring your rota, days, nights, weekends, and block bookings available. Fast‑track onboarding available; potential start within 48 hours (subject to compliance).

What we offer

• Competitive earnings between £14.24 - £23.29/hr equivalent)
• Weekly pay
• Flexible rota options that fit around your lifestyle
• Steady flow of placements in Keighley
• Higher pay rates on bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Carer referral bonuses
• Free scrubs and ID badge
• Training options included
• 24/7 support from experienced managers
• A positive, supportive working culture

What you'll do

• Deliver compassionate, person-centred care in healthcare settings
• Support dignity, independence, and daily wellbeing
• Assist with personal care and movement
• Encourage nutrition, hydration, and routine care
• Administer medication safely and responsibly
• Monitor and report any changes in condition
• Support basic clinical interventions where trained
• Provide reassurance and emotional support
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable space
• Work alongside families and healthcare teams
• Keep clear and accurate care records
• Build positive, consistent relationships
• Opportunities for Healthcare Assistant (HCA) roles across Keighley

What you'll bring

• 6+ months’ UK experience as a Healthcare Assistant
• A kind, patient, and respectful approach to care
• Strong communication skills with residents and colleagues
• Reliable and flexible in your approach to work
• Experience supporting residents with a range of needs
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of care
• Understanding of dignity, independence, and wellbeing
• Ability to follow care plans effectively
• Good observation and reporting skills
• Willingness to continue learning and improving

Apply today

Interested in this or other Healthcare Assistant (HCA) posts in Keighley? Just fill out the form here and upload your CV.

Please note we do not sponsor visas.

What happens after I apply?

• Start your application via the form on this page
• We conduct a swift review and invite you to launch your online account
• Provide required details and choose your shift preferences
• Complete registration and compliance digitally
• Apply for your first shifts, as soon as 48 hours in many cases (subject to compliance)

About Medicare People

Medicare People is a trusted care provider in Keighley, linking passionate carers with job roles across the area and the UK. We offer excellent support, fair pay, and the chance to deliver life‑changing care.

We operate as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) agency and nursing agency in line with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. This means we act on behalf of our clients to source, assess, and recommend suitable applicants for their roles.