Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

About the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job in Rochester

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

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).

Additional requirements:

- Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant, ideally within a hospice, palliative care, hospital, or complex care setting
- Experience supporting patients with end-of-life and palliative care

What we offer

• Competitive weekly pay, reaching up to the equivalent of £18.00/hr
• Flexible rota options designed to suit your preferred work‑life balance
• Steady placement availability throughout Rochester
• 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

• Provide high-quality care within healthcare and community settings
• Promote dignity, independence, and comfort
• Assist with personal care and mobility support
• Encourage nutrition, hydration, and routine care
• Administer medication correctly and safely
• Observe and escalate changes in condition
• Assist with clinical duties where trained
• Offer emotional support and companionship
• Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive space
• Work alongside families and professionals
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation
• Build strong relationships with individuals in your care
• Ongoing Healthcare Assistant (HCA) opportunities across Rochester

What you'll bring 

• At least 6 months’ UK experience in a care home or nursing home setting
• A compassionate and patient approach to supporting others
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Dependable and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Experience supporting a variety of care needs
• Passion for delivering person-centred care
• Understanding of dignity and respect in care environments
• Ability to follow care plans accurately
• Good awareness of safeguarding and safety practices
• Motivation to grow and develop in care

Apply

Apply for Healthcare Assistant (HCA) jobs in Rochester by submitting the form with your CV attached.

Please note we do not sponsor visas.

What happens after I apply?

• Submit the form on this page to apply
• We’ll review and prompt you to set up your online candidate account
• Share your details and shift preferences
• Complete the registration/compliance process in your account
• Begin applying for shifts, sometimes within 48 hours (subject to compliance)

About Medicare People 

Medicare People connects dedicated carers with meaningful carer roles across Rochester and the UK. We strive to provide a positive, supportive work environment with competitive pay and opportunities that genuinely change lives.

Our work is governed by the standards set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. As both a care agency and nursing agency, we represent our clients in the recruitment process and must comply with guidelines ensuring fairness, transparency, and proper candidate assessment.

We take pride in operating responsibly and in supporting both candidates and clients throughout the entire hiring process.