On-Site Care
Temporary
Reading Gillingham
About the Female Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job in Reading Gillingham
As one of the many rewarding Female Healthcare Assistant (HCA) jobs in Reading Gillingham, this flexible position gives you the opportunity to support individuals who require daily living assistance. You’ll have access to shifts across a wide range of healthcare and social care environments in Reading Gillingham.
Available shifts include placements across residential care, nursing homes, and supported living in Reading Gillingham, creating safer, more comfortable days for adults with varied needs
We offer full flexibility, allowing you to select the shifts and environments that align with your lifestyle.
Lightning‑fast onboarding: shifts start in 48 hours, subject to compliance.
Additional requirements:
Minimum 12 months’ care experience
Experience with complex care is preferred
- Tracheostomy
- Nebulisation
- Suctioning
- Cough Assist
- Oxygen Therapy
- Epilepsy
- Enteral feeding
- Medication administration via PEG
What we offer
- Earn between £20.00 to £25.00/hr
- Weekly pay
- Flexible shifts
- Choose your own rota patterns
- Consistent work available in Reading Gillingham
- Bank holiday pay enhancements
- Free scrub set + training potential
- 24/7 management support
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 Female Healthcare Assistant (HCA) positions available in Reading Gillingham
What you'll bring
- 6+ months’ experience as a UK Healthcare Assistant in a care setting
- A calm, caring, and respectful approach
- Strong communication skills with residents and colleagues
- Reliable and able to work flexibly
- Confidence supporting individuals with varying care needs
- Commitment to high standards of care
- Understanding of dignity, wellbeing, and independence
- Ability to follow care plans and instructions
- Strong observation and reporting skills
- Willingness to build experience and skills
Apply today
To apply for this and other Female Healthcare Assistant (HCA) jobs in Reading Gillingham please simply complete the application form. Please ensure your attached your CV with your application.
Please note we do not sponsor visas.
What happens after I apply?
- Complete the form on this page to begin
- Our team reviews and shares a link to create a secure online account
- Input your information and set your preferred shifts
- Wrap up registration and compliance in the portal
- Get applying for shifts, often within 48 hours (subject to compliance)
About Medicare People
Medicare People provides high‑quality healthcare assistant job opportunities across Reading Gillingham 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 Female 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.
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