Healthcare Assistant
Company: HCRG Care Group
Job ID: E0279-26-3022
Closing date: 15 November 2026

Job summary
Are you a compassionate Healthcare Assistant looking to make a real difference in your local community? We are looking for a motivated and caring Healthcare Assistant to join our Community Nursing Team based at Sheppey Community Hospital. This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll support Community Nurses to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to patients in their own homes and community clinic settings across the Isle of Sheppey and surrounding areas. You'll work with patients who have a wide range of healthcare needs, helping them maintain their independence, manage long-term conditions and receive care in the comfort of their own homes whenever possible. Every day is different, offering the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients while developing your clinical skills within a supportive community environment. Our teams are equipped with modern mobile technology, enabling you to access patient information and complete documentation remotely, helping you spend more time delivering care and less time travelling back to base.

Main duties of the job
We are looking for a motivated and caring Healthcare Assistant to join our Community Nursing Team based at Sheppey Community Hospital. You'll support Community Nurses to deliver high-quality, person-centred care in patients' homes and community clinic settings across the Isle of Sheppey. The role involves working with patients with varying healthcare needs, helping them maintain independence and manage long-term conditions. Every day offers different experiences and opportunities to build relationships with patients while developing clinical skills. Our modern mobile technology allows you to access patient information and complete documentation remotely, reducing travel time and increasing time spent delivering care.

About us
HCRG Care Group is dedicated to supporting our colleagues to thrive both professionally and personally. We offer comprehensive health and wellbeing support, including mental health resources, legal and financial advice, career coaching, and access to eLearning and ongoing professional development through our award-winning Learning Enterprise. We provide a supportive culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our team members are equipped with modern mobile technology to support flexible community working. At HCRG Care Group, we are committed to helping staff manage unexpected expenses with flexible wage access and offering perks like free tea and coffee at base locations.

Details
Date posted: 30 October 2026
Salary: £25,258 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 1569504653
Location: Sheerness, ME12 3LT

Main Responsibilities

• 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

Person Specification

• 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 organisational 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 licence
• Access to a vehicle for work purposes
• Ability to travel across the service area in a timely manner

Benefits

• Salary of £25,258 per annum
• Group Pension Scheme
• Flexible access to earned wages
• Mental health resources, counselling, legal and financial advice
• Career coaching and eLearning through the Learning Enterprise
• Free tea and coffee at base location

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Disclosure: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.