On-Site Care
Temporary
Tonbridge
About the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job in Tonbridge
Step into a rewarding Healthcare Assistant (HCA) role serving residential care homes, nursing homes, and supported living across Tonbridge.
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).
Additional requirements:
- Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant, ideally within a hospice, palliative care, hospital, or complex care setting.
- Experience supporting patients with end-of-life and palliative care.
What we offer
- Weekly earnings up to £18.00/hr
- Bank holiday enhancements
- Pension contributions
- Referral bonuses
- Free scrubs
- Free ID badge
- Training included
- Regular Tonbridge placements
- 24/7 management support
- A culture built on respect and staff wellbeing
What you'll do
- Deliver high-quality care within a range of healthcare settings
- Support dignity, wellbeing, and independence
- Assist with personal care and safe mobility
- Encourage good nutrition and hydration
- Administer medication safely and correctly
- Monitor health and report any concerns
- Support clinical care tasks where trained
- Provide emotional support and companionship
- Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment
- Work closely with families and care professionals
- Keep accurate, detailed care notes
- Build meaningful and trusted relationships
- Ongoing Healthcare Assistant (HCA) opportunities across Tonbridge
What you'll bring
- 6+ months’ UK experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a care home or nursing home
- A compassionate and calm approach to supporting others
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable and able to manage responsibilities independently
- Experience supporting a range of resident needs
- Commitment to safe, person-centred care
- Understanding of dignity, respect, and independence
- Ability to follow care plans effectively
- Strong observation and reporting skills
- Willingness to learn and progress
Apply
Apply for Healthcare Assistant (HCA) jobs in Tonbridge by submitting the form with your CV attached.
Please note we do not sponsor visas.
What happens after I apply?
- Use the application form on this page to apply
- After review, we’ll invite you to set up your online account
- Enter your details and indicate shift availability
- Complete all compliance and registration online
- Apply for shifts quickly, frequently within 48 hours (subject to compliance)
About Medicare People
As one of the leading healthcare assistant care providers in Tonbridge, Medicare People connects skilled and compassionate professionals with meaningful placements across the Tonbridge region and the UK. Our carers benefit from competitive pay and a supportive environment designed to help them thrive.
In accordance with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, Medicare People acts in the capacity of a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) agency and medical staffing agency. These regulations outline how we must manage candidate information, represent clients’ requirements, and ensure fair recruitment practices. We take these responsibilities seriously and maintain full compliance in every placement.
We remain dedicated to ensuring our applicants are well supported from the first enquiry through to successful placement.
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