Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job in Crawley REF19AG

Salary: £14.50 - £18.00 per hour*
Pin On-Site Care
Clock Temporary
Map Crawley, West Sussex

About the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job in Crawley

If you're looking for meaningful Healthcare Assistant (HCA) jobs in Crawley, this flexible role gives you the opportunity to support people who need help with everyday tasks. You’ll be invited to work shifts across a variety of care settings in Crawley, helping individuals affected by illness, disability or age‑related needs.

We have numerous Healthcare Assistant (HCA) shifts available, including residential care homes, nursing homes, supported living and specialist services.

You can choose the work patterns and environments that fit your lifestyle, giving you the flexibility you need.

Fast onboarding: you can start within 48 hours (subject to compliance checks).

What we offer

  • Competitive earnings between £14.50 - £18.00/hr equivalent)
  • Weekly pay
  • Flexible rota options that fit around your lifestyle
  • Steady flow of placements in Crawley
  • Higher pay rates on bank holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Carer referral bonuses
  • Free scrubs and ID badge
  • Training options included
  • 24/7 support from experienced managers
  • A positive, supportive working culture

What you'll do

  • Provide high-quality care within healthcare and community settings
  • Promote dignity, independence, and comfort
  • Assist with personal care and mobility support
  • Encourage nutrition, hydration, and routine care
  • Administer medication correctly and safely
  • Observe and escalate changes in condition
  • Assist with clinical duties where trained
  • Offer emotional support and companionship
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive space
  • Work alongside families and professionals
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation
  • Build strong relationships with individuals in your care
  • Ongoing Healthcare Assistant (HCA) opportunities across Crawley

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 Crawley by submitting the form on this page with your CV attached.

Please note we do not sponsor visas.

What happens after I apply?

  • Apply on this page using the application form
  • After a quick review, we’ll invite you to create an online profile
  • Enter your details and availability for shifts
  • Finish compliance and registration in the profile
  • Request your first shifts, commonly within 48 hours (subject to compliance)

About Medicare People

Medicare People connects passionate healthcare professionals with meaningful healthcare assistant care opportunities across Crawley and throughout the UK. We offer strong support, competitive pay, and roles where carers can make a genuine difference.

Acting in line with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, Medicare People functions as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) jobs agency and healthcare staffing agency. In this capacity, we recruit on behalf of our clients, ensuring each placement meets the required standards of suitability, professionalism, and regulatory compliance.