Healthcare Assistant

About the role

We are looking for a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our community care team in East Kilbride. You will support individuals with a range of needs, from daily living assistance to complex medical care, ensuring dignity and safety at every visit.

Key responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medication safely and accurately.
• Provide catheter care and maintain hygiene standards.
• Monitor and record health observations such as blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
• Support clients with epilepsy and other complex health conditions.
• Offer emotional reassurance and maintain client dignity throughout care episodes.

Required profile

• Care Certificate or NVQ in Health & Social Care.
• Minimum one year of relevant care experience.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Safeguarding Level 2 or 3 certification.
• DBS check registered on the Update Service.

Required skills

• Medication administration.
• Catheter care.
• Health observations monitoring.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) competence.
• Manual handling techniques.

What we offer

• £17.00 per hour, paid for every minute worked.
• Paid induction and sign‑off training.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Recognition programmes including Employee of the Month and long‑service awards.
• Flexible shift patterns – days, nights, weekdays or weekends.
• Referral bonus scheme for successful hires.