On-Site Care
Temporary
Dorset, Dorchester
About the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job in Dorset
As a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in Dorset, you’ll bring compassionate, hands‑on support to adults across residential care homes, nursing homes, and supported living.
You’ll help people live safely and comfortably, following clear care plans while promoting dignity, choice, and independence. From daily living and mobility support to meaningful engagement and companionship, your contribution will make each day more manageable and more personal.
You can build a rota that fits around your life, days, nights, weekends, and block bookings, while working with supportive, well‑structured teams who value continuity of care.
Fast‑track onboarding, start in as little as 48 hours (subject to compliance).
What we offer
- Earn between £14.50 to £18.00/hr
- Weekly pay
- Flexible shifts
- Choose your own rota patterns
- Consistent work available in Dorset
- Bank holiday pay enhancements
- Free scrub set + training potential
- 24/7 management support
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 Dorset
What you'll bring
- Minimum 6 months’ UK experience in a care home or similar setting
- A kind and compassionate approach to care delivery
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable and professional attitude
- Experience supporting day-to-day care needs
- Commitment to providing person-centred support
- Understanding of dignity and respectful care
- Ability to follow care plans and procedures
- Good attention to detail and observation skills
- Eagerness to learn and improve
Apply today
If you're interested in applying for this Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job or exploring additional vacancies in Dorset, 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?
- Submit the form on this page to apply
- We’ll review and prompt you to set up your online candidate account
- Share your details and shift preferences
- Complete the registration/compliance process in your account
- Begin applying for shifts, sometimes within 48 hours (subject to compliance)
About Medicare People
At Medicare People, we specialise in matching caring professionals with healthcare assistant job roles across Dorset 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.
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