Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

Medicare People · Gosport, South East

Healthcare Assistant (HCA) at Medicare People, based in Gosport, South East, paying £16.00 - £25.00 per hour. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£16.00 - £25.00 per hour
Location
Gosport, South East
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
21 Oct 2026
Sector
Healthcare Assistant

About 23% above the going rate for healthcare assistant

Reference fb7de59f-00ae-461d-a0ec-860561821fda

About the role

About the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job in Gosport

As a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in Gosport, you’ll provide attentive care to individuals with complex needs in a care home setting.

You’ll assist with daily living activities and clinical support tasks, always working to promote dignity, independence, and comfort.

Your role will contribute to a stable care environment where residents receive consistent and thoughtful support.

Flexible working options available.

Fast-track onboarding offered.

Additional Requirements :

-Females only required
-Familiar with peg feed training
-Experience with complex care clients (spinal injury, brain injury etc)

What we offer

  • Up to £25.00/hr
  • Choose your shifts
  • Weekly pay
  • Work available in Gosport
  • Bank holiday enhancements
  • Free scrubs & training included
  • 24/7 manager support

What you'll do

  • Provide hands-on complex care
  • Promote comfort, dignity and choice
  • Support personal care routines
  • Assist with mobility and positioning
  • Help with meals and fluids
  • Administer prescribed medication
  • Monitor and record vital signs
  • Perform ECG monitoring
  • Support basic wound care
  • Carry out blood draws (phlebotomy)
  • Complete Doppler assessments
  • Support B12 injections (where trained)
  • Offer emotional support
  • Maintain a safe care environment
  • Escalate concerns quickly
  • Communicate with clinical staff
  • Maintain accurate documentation

What you'll bring 

  • Minimum 6 months UK experience as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in a care setting
  • A kind, professional and patient nature
  • Clear communication skills
  • Dependable and able to manage shifts independently
  • Confidence working with complex clinical needs
  • Passion for delivering safe and effective care
  • Previous complex care experience desirable
  • Tracheostomy trained
  • Ventilator care trained
  • PEG feeding trained

Apply today

To move forward with your application for this or any other Healthcare Assistant (HCA) vacancy in Gosport, please complete the online application form. Remember to upload your CV so our team can assess your suitability.

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

Medicare People connects passionate healthcare professionals with meaningful healthcare assistant care opportunities across Gosport 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.

Reference: fb7de59f-00ae-461d-a0ec-860561821fda · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 21 Oct 2026 · Listed via Medicare People

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