On-Site Care
Temporary
Cockermouth, Cumbria
About the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job in Cockermouth
Among the many Healthcare Assistant (HCA) jobs in Cockermouth, this role stands out for its variety and flexibility. You’ll support individuals with daily living tasks while working shifts across several healthcare and social care environments in Cockermouth.
Available Healthcare Assistant (HCA) shifts include working in residential care homes, nursing homes, and supported living environments in Cockermouth.
You can choose your preferred working hours and locations to fit your personal routine.
Start dates available within 48 hours (subject to compliance).
What we offer
- Competitive rates (up to £23.29/hr equivalent)
- Weekly pay
- Shift flexibility to match your personal routine
- Consistent placement options across Cockermouth
- 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
- Provide reliable, person-centred care across care settings
- Promote comfort, dignity, and independence
- Assist with personal care routines and mobility support
- Support nutrition, hydration, and everyday need
- Administer medication in line with care plans
- Observe and escalate changes in condition
- Assist with clinical tasks where required and trained
- Offer companionship and emotional reassurance
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organised environment
- Work with families and multidisciplinary teams
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records
- Build strong relationships with those in your care
- Flexible Healthcare Assistant (HCA) positions available in Cockermouth
- Minimum 6+ months’ UK experience as a HCA in a care home or nursing home
- A kind, calm, and patient approach to care
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
- Confidence supporting a range of care needs within a care setting
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care
- Understanding of dignity, respect, and safeguarding
- Ability to follow care plans and policies
- Good observation skills and attention to detail
- Willingness to learn and develop within the role
Apply
Apply for Healthcare Assistant (HCA) jobs in Cockermouth by submitting the form with your CV attached.
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
Medicare People connects dedicated carers with meaningful carer roles across Cockermouth 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.
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