Health Care Assistant

2 days ago


Cockermouth, United Kingdom We Are Care Full time

**We’re Hiring - Healthcare Assistants**

**Location**: CA13 (Cockermouth Area)

**Pay**: £12.65 - £15.13 per hour

**Start Date**: 09-06-2025

**Shifts**: Day, Night, and Weekend shifts

**Temporary Role**

**About Us - We Are Care**

We Are Care is a forward-thinking and compassionate care organisation that prioritises people over profit. As a social enterprise, our mission is to provide exceptional care services while supporting and empowering our team of carers. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of others while being valued, respected, and rewarded for your work.

**Role Overview**

We Are Care is seeking caring and reliable **Healthcare Assistants (HCAs)** to join a dedicated team supporting elderly individuals with dementia in a specialist nursing and dementia care setting.

This opportunity involves working within a well-established residential environment where empathy, consistency, and attentiveness are key. You’ll be supporting with a mix of personal care, mobility, mealtime assistance, and companionship.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred care tailored to residents’ needs
- Assist with personal hygiene, continence care, and dressing
- Support during mealtimes including feeding assistance
- Monitor and record observations accurately
- Promote dignity, respect, and emotional reassurance
- Engage residents in light activities or therapeutic routines
- Escalate safeguarding or medical concerns as required

**What We’re Looking For**
- At least **6 months’ experience** in a care or support setting
- Confidence in supporting individuals with **dementia and elderly care needs**:

- Mandatory care training completed within the last 12 months
- Enhanced DBS check (on update service preferred)
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Compassionate, patient, and committed to care excellence
- **Must have the right to work in the UK - sponsorship is not available**

**What We Offer**
- Competitive hourly pay**:£12.65 - £15.13**:

- Flexible working pattern (days/nights/weekends)
- Ongoing training and development support
- Holiday pay, pension scheme, and fortnightly pay
- 24/7 support from a dedicated management team
- Long-term temporary assignment with opportunity for repeat placements

**Submit Your Application of Interest**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: £12.65-£15.13 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: WAC HCA CA13 2025
Expected start date: 09/06/2025


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