Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job in West Malling REF96HN

Salary: £14.66 - £22.58 per hour*
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Map West Malling, Kent

About the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job West Malling

For those seeking Healthcare Assistant (HCA) jobs in West Malling, this flexible role offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution to individuals who need support with daily living. You’ll be invited to cover shifts across multiple healthcare and social care settings in West Malling, helping people whose independence is affected by disability, illness or age‑related needs.

Our available Healthcare Assistant (HCA) shifts span residential care homes, nursing homes, and supported living across West Malling.

You’ll be able to select the hours and work environments that suit you best, giving you flexibility and control over your schedule.

Get started in as little as 48 hours (subject to compliance).

What we offer

  • Earn between £14.66 to £22.58/hr
  • Flexible shifts
  • Weekly pay
  • Work across West Malling
  • Holiday pay uplift
  • Free training + scrubs
  • Manager support 24/7

What you'll do

  • Provide reliable, person‑focused support in care homes
  • Help individuals maintain dignity and independence
  • Support with washing, dressing and general mobility
  • Assist with meals and fluid intake
  • Administer medication safely
  • ECG's
  • Simple dressings
  • Phlebotomy
  • Doppler
  • B12 injections
  • Maintain a hygienic, safe care environment
  • Monitor wellbeing and escalate concerns
  • Collaborate with families and colleagues
  • Keep accurate written records
  • Ideal for applicants exploring Healthcare Assistant (HCA) jobs in West Malling
  • Offer companionship and reassurance

What you'll bring

  • At least 6 months of UK Healthcare Assistant (HCA) work in residential or nursing care
  • Warm, empathetic and respectful attitude
  • Confident communicator
  • Reliable with a proactive mindset
  • Able to support residents with diverse physical and emotional needs
  • Dedicated to delivering person‑centred and dignified care
  • Experience in dementia, complex care or additional needs preferred
  • Tracheostomy care trained
  • Ventilation trained
  • PEG feeding trained

Apply today

To apply for this Healthcare Assistant (HCA) role, along with other similar opportunities we’re offering in West Malling, please take a moment to complete the application form on this page. Be sure to include your CV so we can review your background thoroughly.

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 

Medicare People connects dedicated carers with meaningful carer roles across West Malling 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.