Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

About the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job in Chatham

As a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in Chatham, 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).

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 rates (up to £18.00/hr equivalent)
• Weekly pay
• Shift flexibility to match your personal routine
• Consistent placement options across Chatham
• Increased bank holiday pay
• Pension included
• Rewards for referring new carers
• Free scrubs and ID badge
• No‑cost training24/7 support from experienced managers
• A supportive, wellbeing‑led workplace

What you'll do

• Provide reliable, person-centred care across care settings
• Promote comfort, dignity, and independence
• Assist with personal care routines and mobility support
• Support nutrition, hydration, and everyday need
• Administer medication in line with care plans
• Observe and escalate changes in condition
• Assist with clinical tasks where required and trained
• Offer companionship and emotional reassurance
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised environment
• Work with families and multidisciplinary teams
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records
• Build strong relationships with those in your care
• Flexible Healthcare Assistant (HCA) positions available in Chatham

What you'll bring

• 6+ months’ UK experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a care environment
• A compassionate, calm, and respectful attitude
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable and able to manage responsibilities effectively
• Experience supporting a range of care needs
• Commitment to safe and person-centred care
• Understanding of dignity, respect, and independence
• Ability to follow care plans and procedures
• Strong observation and reporting ability
• Willingness to learn and build experience

Apply today

Fill out the form here to apply for this and other Healthcare Assistant (HCA) jobs in Chatham. Don’t forget your CV.

Please note we do not sponsor visas.

What happens after I apply?

• Start by completing the application form here
• A team member will review and invite you to set up a secure account
• Provide your basic info and shift choices
• Complete all registration and compliance in your account
• Apply for available shifts, often within 48 hours (subject to compliance)

About Medicare People

Medicare People connects passionate healthcare professionals with meaningful healthcare assistant care opportunities across Chatham and throughout the UK. We offer strong support, competitive pay, and roles where carers can make a genuine difference.

Acting in line with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, Medicare People functions as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) jobs agency and healthcare staffing agency. In this capacity, we recruit on behalf of our clients, ensuring each placement meets the required standards of suitability, professionalism, and regulatory compliance.