Healthcare Assistant
CROWN RECRUITS
TauntonView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£13.50 to £14.50 an hour
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join our team within a residential care home setting.
You will play a vital role in supporting residents with their daily needs while promoting independence, dignity, choice and overall wellbeing.
- Assist residents with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting
- Support residents with mobility and daily living activities
- Assist with meals and feeding where required
- Monitor and record residents’ health and wellbeing
- Provide emotional support and companionship
- Maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment
- Follow individual care plans and support residents in line with their assessed needs
- Report any changes, concerns or risks to senior staff
- Adhere to safeguarding, health and safety, infection control and other relevant policies and procedures
- Maintain accurate and professional care records
- Previous experience in a care or support role
- A caring, patient and respectful approach
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work flexible shifts, including nights and weekends
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Willingness to undertake ongoing training and development
- A valid DBS or willingness to complete the required DBS process
- Up-to-date All-in-One Mandatory Training, which must include the required practical elements
- Practical Manual Handling training
- Practical Basic Life Support training
- Competitive pay rates
- Supportive team environment
- Flexible working hours
- 24/7 on-call support
- Opportunities to work within residential care settings
If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your up-to-date CV.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
Reed
First seen
11 August 2026
Last checked
21 October 2026
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About the employer
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