Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

Medicare People · Wigton, Cumbria

Healthcare Assistant (HCA) at Medicare People, based in Wigton, Cumbria, paying £14.24 - £23.29 per hour. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£14.24 - £23.29 per hour
Location
Wigton, Cumbria
Contract
Permanent
Posted
3 weeks ago
Closes
16 Sep 2026
Sector
Healthcare Assistant

About 15% above the going rate for healthcare assistant

Reference 26e3d7e4-49af-4b6e-b35c-509eca97298c

About the role

About the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job in Wigton

As one of the many rewarding Healthcare Assistant (HCA) jobs in Wigton, this flexible position gives you the opportunity to support individuals who require daily living assistance. You’ll have access to shifts across a wide range of healthcare and social care environments in Wigton.

Available shifts include placements across residential care, nursing homes, and supported living in Wigton, creating safer, more comfortable days for adults with varied needs

We offer full flexibility, allowing you to select the shifts and environments that align with your lifestyle.

Lightning‑fast onboarding: shifts start in 48 hours, subject to compliance.

What we offer

  • Weekly earnings up to £23.29/hr
  • Bank holiday enhancements
  • Pension contributions
  • Referral bonuses
  • Free scrubs
  • Free ID badge
  • Training included
  • Regular Wigton placements
  • 24/7 management support
  • A culture built on respect and staff wellbeing

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 Wigton

What you'll bring

  • Minimum 6 months’ UK experience in a care home or nursing home setting
  • A calm and compassionate approach to care delivery
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities
  • Reliable, professional, and organised
  • Experience supporting day-to-day care needs
  • Commitment to person-centred care
  • Understanding of dignity and respectful support
  • Ability to work in line with care plans and policies
  • Attention to detail and good observation skills
  • Eagerness to develop within the healthcare sector

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What happens after I apply?

  • Fill out the application form provided on this page
  • Our team checks your application and sends an invite to open your account
  • Add your information and select the shifts you prefer
  • Complete your registration and compliance steps online
  • Apply for shifts quickly, often in 48 hours (subject to compliance)

About Medicare People

Medicare People is proud to be a leading care provider in Wigton, where we match compassionate healthcare professionals with fulfilling healthcare assistant jobs across the Wigton region and throughout the UK. Our focus is on delivering excellent support, competitive pay, and opportunities that genuinely improve lives.

As a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) agency and employment medical staffing agency operating under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, we work on behalf of our clients to identify suitable candidates. Our responsibility includes ensuring transparency, adherence to regulations, and aligning candidates with roles that fit their skills and experience.

We remain committed to supporting both our clients and applicants throughout the recruitment journey.

Reference: 26e3d7e4-49af-4b6e-b35c-509eca97298c · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 16 Sep 2026 · Listed via Medicare People

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