Healthcare assistant

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 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. 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 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 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 You’ll 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 We’re Looking For • At least 1 year of care experience • PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) training • 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.?