Healthcare Assistant/ Support worker

Company: PROXYCARE LIMITED
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Location: Stowmarket
Job Description:

Healthcare Assistant / Support Worker

PROXYCARE LIMITED in Stowmarket, Suffolk is hiring experienced, confident and reliable Healthcare Assistants. This is a permanent role with pay ranging from £13.00 to £18.00 per hour, depending on shifts and experience. Working hours are flexible and the start date is immediate pending successful application.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and deliver a high standard of resident care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Implement and assist in the day‑to‑day running of all prescribed resident care packages.
  • Assist in meeting residents’ basic care needs under the supervision of qualified nursing staff.
  • Work independently or with minimal supervision, planning and prioritising patient care needs.
  • Travel to varying work locations during unsocial hours as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Minimum of 6 months experience in the UK care sector.
  • Evidence of relevant statutory and mandatory training: Manual Handling, First Aid, Basic Life Support, Health & Safety, Food Hygiene/Infection Control, Nutrition and Hydration.
  • Vaccination up to date.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work in a variety of healthcare settings.
  • Motivated, mature, responsible, and able to use own initiative.
  • Knowledge of caring for patients and empathy for residents with care needs.
  • Desirable: UK driving licence.

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rates.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Free mandatory and service‑specific training.
  • Ongoing professional maintenance, including appraisals and clinical supervision.

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Posted: July 13th, 2026