Evolve Staffing Ltd. is currently seeking compassionate, hardworking, and experienced Band 2 Healthcare Assistants (HCA) to join dedicated care teams across leading Care Homes, Nursing Homes, Residential Homes, and Dementia Care Facilities in Saint Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex and surrounding areas.
This position offers flexible working options and competitive pay rates for care workers who are passionate about delivering exceptional person-centred care to elderly residents, individuals living with dementia, and clients requiring physical or palliative support. As a Care Assistant representing Evolve Staffing Ltd, you will play a vital role in promoting independence, maintaining resident dignity, providing hands-on personal care, and creating a warm, safe, and nurturing environment within care home settings across Saint Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex.
Key Responsibilities & Care Home Duties
Person-Centred Care & Daily Assistance
- Delivering respectful, high-quality assistance with all activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, showering, washing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene.
- Assisting residents with mobility and transfer routines safely using equipment such as standing turners, slide sheets, bath hoists, and mobile floor hoists in compliance with individual care plans.
- Supporting residents at meal times, including assisting individuals who require specialized feeding support, monitoring dietary requirements (soft/pureed diets, thickened fluids), and maintaining accurate food and fluid logs.
- Assisting with bedtime routines, night checks, pressure relief turn charts, and prompt incontinence management.
Dementia Care, Wellbeing & Emotional Support
- Providing compassionate, patient care to residents living with Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, and cognitive impairments, using validation and de-escalation techniques.
- Engaging residents in meaningful social activities, therapeutic conversation, orientation assistance, and cognitive stimulation to promote mental well-being and combat loneliness.
- Observing physical and behavioural changes in residents, reporting concerns promptly to the Senior Carer or Registered Nurse on duty.
Home Environment, Safety & Documentation
- Ensuring resident bedrooms and communal lounge areas remain tidy, hygienic, comfortable, and safe at all times.
- Adhering strictly to infection control practices, hand hygiene protocols, safe disposal of clinical waste, and correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Updating resident care records, daily logs, fluid charts, position turn charts, and participating in shift handovers with oncoming staff.
- Maintaining resident safety, adhering to adult safeguarding policies, and identifying risk factors to prevent falls or accidents.
Candidate Requirements & Qualifications
- Care Home Experience: Minimum of 6 months recent experience working as a Care Assistant, Carer, or HCA within a UK Care Home, Nursing Home, Residential Facility, or Home Care setting.
- Qualifications: Care Certificate, NVQ / QCF Level 2 or Level 3 in Health and Social Care is strongly preferred.
- Core Skills: Demonstrable practical skills in manual handling, hoisting, dementia care principles, personal care, and safeguarding adults.
- Compliance Standards:
- Valid Right to Work in the United Kingdom.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check registered on the Update Service (or willing to apply for a new check).
- Valid practical moving and handling certification and basic emergency first aid/life support training.
- Occupational health clearance and proof of required immunizations.
- Two satisfactory professional references from recent care employers covering the last 3 years.
Why Choose Evolve Staffing Ltd?
- Total Shift Flexibility: Complete control over your work schedule - choose long days, night shifts, early shifts, or weekend shifts near your home.
- Wide Local Choice: Access consistent shift bookings across top-rated nursing homes, residential care units, and dementia facilities in Saint Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex.
- Fast Registration: Dedicated recruitment support to guide you quickly through onboarding and compliance checks.
- Weekly Payroll: Reliable weekly payments sent directly via PAYE or approved Umbrella companies.
- Free Training Updates: Free access to mandatory training modules, moving & handling updates, and continuous development support.
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