Healthcare Assistant
- Posted 01 April 2026
- LocationIsle of Wight
- Discipline Complex Care , Healthcare Assistant
Job description
Join a Care Provider That Truly Values You – Every Minute, Every Shift
Health Care Assistants – Night Shifts - Isle of Wight
Pay: £17.00 per hour
Shifts: 10:00 pm – 8:00 am Monday to Sunday
Are you a compassionate and understanding carer looking to make a real difference in someone’s 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 and has complex clinical needs, including a tracheostomy, BiPAP therapy, and gastrostomy care. The client requires reassurance, structure, and consistent support, particularly during the night.
Providing attentive clinical care, building trust, offering reassurance, and responding in a calm, safe, and supportive manner is essential to ensure their comfort and wellbeing.
This role is not just about care tasks—it’s 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 calm and attentive listener
Able to build strong, trusting relationships with both the client and their family
Professional, reliable, and committed to high-quality care
What You’ll Be Doing
Providing compassionate personal and emotional support
Delivering high-quality tracheostomy care
Supporting with BiPAP therapy
Assisting with catheter care
Managing and caring for gastrostomy needs
Supporting with seizures and epilepsy, ensuring safe and effective management
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 We’re 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 Monday to Sunday
The client lives at home with their family
This role requires consistency and commitment to building trust
Please note: We do not hold a UK Sponsorship Licence. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.