Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

About the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job in Fairford

Among the many Healthcare Assistant (HCA) jobs in Fairford, this role stands out for its variety and flexibility. You’ll support individuals with daily living tasks while working shifts across several healthcare and social care environments in Fairford.

Available Healthcare Assistant (HCA) shifts include working in residential care homes, nursing homes, and supported living environments in Fairford.

You can choose your preferred working hours and locations to fit your personal routine.

Start dates available within 48 hours (subject to compliance).

What we offer

• Competitive weekly pay, reaching up to the equivalent of £20.00/hr
• Flexible rota options designed to suit your preferred work‑life balance
• Steady placement availability throughout Fairford
• 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 Fairford

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

Apply today

You can apply for this Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job and other openings in Fairford by submitting the form on this page with your CV attached.

Please note we do not sponsor visas.

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 

At Medicare People, we specialise in matching caring professionals with healthcare assistant job roles across Fairford and nationwide. We offer competitive pay and a supportive culture that allows carers to thrive.

As a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) jobs agency and medical staffing agency under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, we act on behalf of our clients to source and assess candidates for their roles. Compliance and responsible recruitment are central to how we operate.