Healthcare Assistant
HCRG Care Group
Dartford, DA1 1SA
Salary
£25,500
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
Package Description: As a Healthcare Assistant within our Community Nursing Service, you'll be part of a dedicated team delivering high-quality care t...
The Healthcare Assistant role at HCRG Care Group involves delivering high-quality care to patients in their own homes and community clinics across Dartford and North Kent. The position offers a salary of £25,500 per annum, along with benefits such as access to a Group Pension Scheme, flexible wage access, and comprehensive health and wellbeing support. Healthcare Assistants work alongside Community Nurses to provide compassionate, person-centered care, promoting patient dignity, independence, and wellbeing. Responsibilities also include supporting a range of healthcare needs like wound care and diabetes management, documenting care using electronic patient record systems, and contributing to preventing unnecessary hospital admissions. Essential qualifications include an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent experience, alongside strong communication and organizational skills. A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle are also required.
Package Description
As a Healthcare Assistant within our Community Nursing Service, you'll be part of a dedicated team delivering high-quality care to patients in their own homes and community clinic settings across Dartford and North Kent.
At HCRG Care Group, we're committed to supporting our colleagues to thrive both professionally and personally. In return for your dedication, you'll receive:
- Salary of £25,500 per annum
- Access to our Group Pension Scheme
- Flexible access to your earned wages to help manage unexpected expenses
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing support, including: - Mental health resources and counselling
- Legal and financial advice
- Career coaching and life management support
- Health and wellbeing initiatives and challenges
- Access to eLearning, career pathways and ongoing professional development through our award-winning Learning Enterprise
- A supportive culture that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement
- Modern mobile technology to support flexible community working
- Free tea and coffee at your base location
About the RoleBased at Livingstone Community Hospital, Dartford, you'll work as part of our Community Nursing Team, supporting patients to receive high-quality care in their own homes and community clinics.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll work alongside Community Nurses to provide compassionate, person-centred care that promotes independence, wellbeing and dignity.
Our teams are equipped with modern technology, enabling you to access patient records and complete documentation remotely, helping you spend more time delivering care and less time travelling back to base.
Located just off the M25, Livingstone Community Hospital benefits from excellent transport links and is within easy reach of Bluewater Shopping Centre and local amenities.
Main ResponsibilitiesWorking closely with Community Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will:
- Deliver high-quality care to patients within their own homes and community clinic settings
- Support patients with a range of healthcare needs, including wound care, diabetes management and end-of-life care
- Undertake delegated clinical activities within your scope of competence
- Monitor and report changes in patients' conditions to registered clinicians
- Promote patient dignity, independence and wellbeing at all times
- Accurately document care provided using electronic patient record systems
- Develop positive working relationships with patients, families and healthcare professionals
- Contribute to preventing unnecessary hospital admissions through effective community-based care
- Support the continual improvement of services through shared learning and best practice
About YouWe're looking for a compassionate, motivated and organized individual who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care.
To be successful in this role, you'll have:
- An NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, Care Certificate plus relevant experience, or equivalent healthcare qualification and experience
- Previous experience working in a healthcare, community or care setting
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload
- Confidence using IT systems, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
- The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Essential Requirements - Full UK driving license
- Access to a vehicle for work purposes
- Ability to travel across the service area in a timely manner
Why Join Us?This is an excellent opportunity to build your healthcare career within a supportive Community Nursing Team while making a real difference to people's lives every day.
If you're passionate about delivering high-quality care and enjoy working in the community, we'd love to hear from you.
Questions about the role? Feel free to reach out to Sam on +44 78846 59420 orsam.wright@hcrgcaregroup.com.
HCRG Care Group is committed to delivering high-quality community health services, with a focus on supporting both professional and personal growth for its colleagues. The organization offers a vibrant and supportive working environment where innovation and collaboration are highly valued. Employees are provided with modern mobile technology to facilitate flexible community working, allowing them to efficiently deliver care while minimizing time spent on travel. HCRG Care Group also ensures its staff receives comprehensive health and wellbeing support, including access to mental health resources, legal advice, career coaching, and various health initiatives. Based at Livingstone Community Hospital in Dartford, the team benefits from excellent transport links and proximity to local amenities.
Qualifications
Essential
- An NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, Care Certificate plus relevant experience, or equivalent healthcare qualification and experience
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
27 August 2026
Last checked
28 August 2026
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