Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job in Maidstone REF95fa

Salary: £14.50 - £18.00 per hour*
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About the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job in Maidstone

This is one of the most flexible Healthcare Assistant (HCA) jobs in Maidstone, offering you the chance to support people who need help with day‑to‑day tasks. You’ll work shifts across different care settings throughout the area.

We currently offer Healthcare Assistant (HCA) shifts in residential care homes, nursing homes, and supported living settings across Maidstone. Choose what works best for you.

Be on shift 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

  • Earn competitive pay from £14.50 to £18.00/hr
  • Weekly pay run
  • Choose shift patterns that work around your lifestyle
  • Regular and reliable placements across Maidstone
  • Enhanced pay on bank holidays
  • Pension contributions included
  • Bonuses for referring new carers
  • Free scrubs and ID badge
  • Training options provided at no cost
  • 24/7 access to supportive, experienced managers
  • A workplace environment that prioritises respect and wellbeing

What you'll do

  • Provide compassionate care across a range of care settings
  • Promote dignity, independence, and overall wellbeing
  • Assist with personal care and safe mobility
  • Support nutrition, hydration, and everyday needs
  • Administer medication safely and correctly
  • Monitor condition and escalate any concerns
  • Assist with clinical tasks where trained
  • Offer emotional support and companionship
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment
  • Work with families and healthcare professionals
  • Maintain clear and accurate care records
  • Build positive and meaningful relationships
  • Healthcare Assistant (HCA) roles available across Maidstone

What you'll bring

  • Minimum 6 months’ UK experience in a care home or nursing home setting
  • A calm and compassionate approach to care delivery
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities
  • Reliable, professional, and organised
  • Experience supporting day-to-day care needs
  • Commitment to person-centred care
  • Understanding of dignity and respectful support
  • Ability to work in line with care plans and policies
  • Attention to detail and good observation skills
  • Eagerness to develop within the healthcare sector

Apply today

You can apply for this Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job and other openings in Maidstone by submitting the form on this page with your CV attached.

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 is a leading provider of care services in Maidstone, dedicated to connecting passionate, skilled healthcare professionals with meaningful opportunities across the region and throughout the UK. We offer excellent support, strong pay, and the chance to make a real impact.

Our role as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) jobs agency and nursing agency is defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. These regulations guide how we must interact with clients and candidates, ensuring fairness, clarity of information, and responsible recruitment practices.

We remain committed to maintaining these high standards and supporting applicants throughout the process.