Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job in Sittingbourne REF98DZ

Salary: £14.66 - £22.58 per hour*
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About the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job in Sittingbourne

Step into a rewarding Healthcare Assistant (HCA) role serving residential care homes, nursing homes, and supported living across Sittingbourne.

You’ll deliver person‑centred support to adults with age‑related needs, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, autism, or mental health conditions, helping them maintain routines, build confidence, and feel at home.

You’ll join nurse‑led and experienced teams, contribute to safe, high‑quality care, and choose days, nights, weekends, or regular block bookings to suit your schedule. Fast‑track checks mean you could start within 48 hours (subject to compliance).

What we offer

  • Competitive weekly pay, reaching up to the equivalent of £22.58/hr
  • Flexible rota options designed to suit your preferred work‑life balance
  • Steady placement availability throughout Sittingbourne
  • 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 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 Sittingbourne
  • Offer companionship and reassurance

What you'll bring

  • Minimum 6 months UK experience as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) within a healthcare or care‑home environment
  • Compassionate and calm approach
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Reliable and confident using initiative
  • Comfortable supporting different care needs safely
  • Passionate about delivering person‑centred support
  • Specialist‑care experience beneficial
  • Tracheostomy care trained
  • Ventilation trained
  • PEG feeding trained

Apply today

If you're interested in applying for this Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job or exploring additional vacancies in Sittingbourne, simply complete the application form provided on this page. Make sure you upload your CV so we can review your experience fully.

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 is a trusted care provider in Sittingbourne, working closely with healthcare assistant professionals to offer rewarding carer placements across the Sittingbourne area and the UK. We pride ourselves on providing excellent pay, strong support, and opportunities to deliver life‑changing care.

We operate as both a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) jobs agency and nursing agency in full accordance with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. These regulations detail how we must handle candidate information, how we represent client requirements, and how we facilitate introductions between applicants and employers. Our processes are designed to reflect these legal responsibilities at every stage.

This structured approach ensures fairness, transparency, and compliance for all parties involved.