Healthcare Assistant

Job description

Join a Care Provider That Truly Values You Every Minute, Every Shift

Health Care Assistants Night Shifts - Frome
Pay: £17.00 per hour
Shifts: 10:00 pm 8:00 am (Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday)

Are you a compassionate and understanding carer looking to make a real difference in someones life?

AtMCS Healthcare, we are looking for dedicated Health Care Assistants to support a young client living at home with their family in Radstock. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide consistent, person-centred care to an adolescent with a learning disability and epilepsy.

About the Role

You will be supporting a young person who lives in a loving family home. The client requires reassurance, structure, and consistent support, especially during the night.

They may use their behaviour to communicate, so they need a calm, patient carer who can understand their needs. At times, the client may display behaviours that challenge, particularly if they feel overwhelmed or unsettled. Building trust, offering reassurance, and responding in a calm and supportive way is essential.

This role is not just about care tasksits about building a positive relationship, promoting a sense of safety, and supporting the client to feel comfortable in their own home.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Empathetic, patient, and understanding

• A good listener who can respond calmly to needs

• Confident in supporting behaviours that may challenge

• Able to build strong rapport with the client and family

What Youll Be Doing

• Providing personal and emotional support

• Supporting and managing behaviours that may challenge in a calm and safe manner

• Monitoring wellbeing and ensuring safety overnight

• Supporting with epilepsy care

• Promoting comfort, dignity, and reassurance at all times

Why Join MCS Healthcare?

• £17.00 per hour

• Paid induction and training

• Ongoing support and development

• Flexible working patterns

• Supportive and respectful team environment

What Were Looking For

• At least 1 year of care experience

• A caring and professional approach

• Willingness to learn and follow care plans

• Experience in learning disabilities or similar settings (preferred)

Important Information

• Night shifts: 10:00 pm 8:00 am

• The client lives at home with their family

• This role requires consistency and commitment to building trust

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Frome

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Salary indication

£17.00 Per Hour

Published at

07-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English