Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

About the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job in Cirencester

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

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).

Experience working with clients with:
- peg feed
- oral suctioning
- complex care needs

What we offer

• Competitive rates (up to £20.00/hr equivalent)
• Weekly pay
• Shift flexibility to match your personal routine
• Consistent placement options across Cirencester
• 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

• Deliver compassionate care across healthcare environments
• Support comfort, dignity, and day-to-day independence
• Assist with personal care and movement
• Promote nutrition, hydration, and wellbeing
• Administer medication in line with guidelines
• Monitor health and report any changes promptly
• Support clinical care tasks where trained
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Maintain a safe and hygienic environment
• Collaborate with families and care teams
• Keep clear, accurate records of care
• Build positive and consistent relationships
• Flexible work available for Healthcare Assistant (HCA)s in Cirencester

What you'll bring

• 6+ months’ UK experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a care home or nursing home
• A compassionate and calm approach to supporting others
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable and able to manage responsibilities independently
• Experience supporting a range of resident needs
• Commitment to safe, person-centred care
• Understanding of dignity, respect, and independence
• Ability to follow care plans effectively
• Strong observation and reporting skills
• Willingness to learn and progress

Apply today

To express your interest in this Healthcare Assistant (HCA) opening or explore additional career options in Cirencester, simply fill out the application form provided here. Don’t forget to attach your CV, as it helps us understand your skills and experience.

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

At Medicare People, we connect dedicated healthcare workers with rewarding care jobs across Cirencester and the wider UK. As a leading provider, we offer a supportive environment, competitive pay, and the chance to make a meaningful difference every day.

In our capacity as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) agency and medical staffing agency as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, we operate as an intermediary between applicants and our clients. This means we represent our clients’ needs while ensuring candidates are matched appropriately, ethically, and fairly.