On-Site Care
Temporary
Southampton
About the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job in Southampton
As a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in Southampton, you’ll work closely with residents requiring complex care in residential and nursing settings.
You’ll follow comprehensive care plans to deliver personalised support, from everyday care needs to more advanced clinical assistance, ensuring comfort, safety, and dignity at all times.
Within a team-focused environment, your contribution will support continuity and quality of care across each shift.
Flexible working patterns available, including long days and nights.
Additional Requirements :
-Females only required
-Familiar with peg feed training
-Experience with complex care clients (spinal injury, brain injury etc)
What we offer
- Competitive rates (up to £25.00/hr equivalent)
- Weekly pay
- Shift flexibility to match your personal routine
- Consistent placement options across Southampton
- 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 high-quality complex care
- Uphold dignity and respect
- Assist with hygiene and personal care
- Support transfers and mobility
- Support nutrition and hydration
- Manage medication safely
- Take and record observations
- Conduct ECGs
- Assist with dressings
- Perform phlebotomy tasks
- Carry out Doppler checks
- Administer B12 injections if trained
- Provide emotional reassurance
- Maintain clean surroundings
- Monitor condition changes
- Work alongside nurses
- Keep clear care notes
What you'll bring
- 6+ months experience working as an Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in a healthcare facility
- At least 6 months UK experience as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
- A kind, patient and supportive nature
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
- Confidence supporting residents with advanced needs
- Commitment to person-centred care
- Experience in complex care environments preferred
- Tracheostomy care experience
- Ventilator support knowledge
- PEG feeding trained
Apply today
Complete the form and attach your CV to apply for Healthcare Assistant (HCA) roles in Southampton.
Please note we do not sponsor visas.
What happens after I apply?
- Fill in the form on this page to get started
- Our team reviews your details and invites you to open an online account
- Enter personal details and select your shift preferences
- Upload documents and complete registration/compliance in your account
- Apply for your first shifts, often in 48 hours (subject to compliance)
About Medicare People
Medicare People links compassionate carers with fulfilling healthcare assistant job opportunities in Southampton and beyond. We provide competitive pay and a supportive environment that values each professional’s contribution.
In keeping with the definitions set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, we operate as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) jobs agency and healthcare staffing agency. This means we represent our clients’ needs and ensure candidates are legally and ethically matched to suitable roles.
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