Healthcare Assistant

Job description

Join a Care Provider That Truly Values You Every Minute, Every Shift
Health Care Assistants Night Shifts - Radstock Pay: £17.00 per hour Shifts: 10:00 pm 8:00 am (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday)
Are you a compassionate and understanding carer looking to make a real difference in someones life?
At MCS 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)

Please note: We do not hold a UK Sponsorship Licence. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Radstock

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

25-08-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

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