Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job in Tonbridge REF10QJ

Salary: £14.66 - £22.58 per hour*
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Map Tonbridge, Kent

About the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job in Tonbridge

This flexible Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job covers residential care, nursing homes, and supported living in Tonbridge.

You’ll provide practical assistance with daily living, support mobility with the right equipment, encourage engagement in activities, and uphold dignity at every step, working within clear care plans and supportive, multidisciplinary teams.

Build consistent relationships while tailoring your rota, days, nights, weekends, and block bookings available. Fast‑track onboarding available; potential start within 48 hours (subject to compliance).

 

What we offer

  • Competitive earnings, equivalent to a maximum of £22.58/hr
  • Weekly pay
  • Flexible rotas that allow you to work around personal commitments
  • Steady and reliable placement availability across Tonbridge
  • Higher pay for all bank holiday shifts
  • Pension contributions as part of your package
  • Bonuses for referring carers to the service
  • Free scrubs and an ID badge supplied
  • Comprehensive training options delivered at no cost
  • 24/7 access to experienced managers for advice and support
  • A supportive workplace built on mutual respect, wellbeing and professional growth

What you'll do

  • Deliver dependable, person‑centred care
  • Assist with dressing, washing and general mobility
  • Help prepare meals and encourage hydration
  • Administer medications safely
  • ECG's
  • Simple dressings
  • Phlebotomy
  • Doppler
  • B12 injections
  • Maintain the safety and cleanliness of the environment
  • Provide emotional support and companionship
  • A great match for those looking for Healthcare Assistant (HCA) jobs in Tonbridge
  • Observe and report any changes in wellbeing
  • Work collaboratively with families and healthcare teams
  • Keep accurate care records

What you'll bring

  • 6 months or more Healthcare Assistant (HCA) experience in a healthcare facility
  • Kind and compassionate nature
  • Strong communication and listening skills
  • Dependable and able to take initiative when needed
  • Comfortable supporting a wide mix of care requirements
  • Passion for putting people at the centre of care
  • Applicants with specialist‑care experience encouraged
  • Tracheostomy care trained
  • Ventilation trained
  • PEG feeding trained

Apply today

Please use the application form on this page to apply for this and other Healthcare Assistant (HCA) roles in Tonbridge. Ensure your CV is included.

Please note we do not sponsor visas.

What happens after I apply?

  • Complete the application form on this page
  • Our team will review and invite you to set up your online account
  • Add your details and preferred shifts
  • Finish registration and compliance in your account area
  • Start applying for shifts, often within 48 hours (subject to compliance)

About Medicare People 

Medicare People provides high‑quality healthcare assistant job opportunities across Tonbridge and the wider UK, partnering with healthcare professionals who want to make a real difference. Our roles offer excellent pay, strong support and the chance to work in a rewarding setting.

As defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, we operate as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) jobs agency and medical staffing agency. This means we recruit on behalf of our clients, helping them identify the most suitable candidates while following all regulatory obligations.