Healthcare Assistant (Day Shifts)

Fairmile Grange Care Home – Christchurch

Are you a kind, compassionate, and dedicated Healthcare Assistant looking for a rewarding role in a beautiful care home setting?

Fairmile Grange Care Home in Christchurch is currently recruiting Healthcare Assistants to join our warm, supportive, and professional team on day shifts, including alternate weekends. Whether you are an experienced carer or new to the care sector, we welcome you and provide full training to help you succeed.

Why Join Fairmile Grange?

At Fairmile Grange, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As a Care Companion (what we call Healthcare Assistants), you will play a vital role in delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care, supporting residents’ physical, emotional, and social wellbeing in a home‑from‑home environment.

You will work closely with Senior Healthcare Assistants and Registered Nurses, ensuring each resident is treated with dignity, respect, and kindness—every single day.

Key Responsibilities – Healthcare Assistant

As part of your role, you will:

• Deliver high standards of personal and nursing care, including washing, dressing, mouth care, toileting, mobility support, and manual handling
  
• Provide emotional and social support, from companionship and conversation to meaningful daily interactions
  
• Assist residents to take part in wellbeing activities, hobbies, crafts, entertainment, and home events
  
• Maintain accurate daily care records, including fluid balance and dietary charts, and report concerns to nursing staff
  
• Support residents with nutrition and hydration, including assistance with eating and drinking
  
• Accompany residents to external appointments when required
  
• Assist with maintaining skin integrity and pressure area care, reporting any changes promptly
  
• Communicate effectively with families, friends, and healthcare professionals
  
• Act as a mentor to new Healthcare Assistants, supporting induction and ongoing development
  

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be a great fit if you have:

• A warm, positive, and friendly attitude
  
• A caring, empathetic approach to supporting others
  
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
  
• Flexibility to work alternate weekends
  
• Availability to work one, two, or three 12‑hour day shifts per week
  

Previous care experience is desirable but not essential – full training and ongoing support are provided.

Hours & Flexibility

• Day shifts available
  
• 12‑hour shifts (1–3 per week)
  
• Alternate weekends required
  
• Flexible working options available to support a healthy work‑life balance
  

Pay & Benefits

We are proud to offer a competitive and rewarding benefits package, including:

• £12.82 per hour + enhanced pay for bank holidays
  
• Fully funded training and development, supporting progression from HCA to Registered Nursing Associate
  
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
  
• Paid breaks
  
• Free uniform and free meals while on shift
  
• Recognition and Rewards Programme
  
• Workplace Pension Scheme
  
• Long Service Awards
  
• Clear career progression opportunities
  
• Employee Assistance Programme
  

About Us

Fairmile Grange is part of Allega Care, a growing and ambitious care provider committed to delivering exceptional care and supporting our teams to thrive.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. All applicants will be considered fairly, regardless of protected characteristics. xrlawcv

Apply Today

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to build a rewarding career in care, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join the Fairmile Grange family.

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