Healthcare assistant
Ryde · Care Homes
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.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply for Healthcare assistant?
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What are the shift details?
Night shift
What is the pay?
£17.00 per hour
Where is this job based?
Ryde
Who is the employer?
Medgen Ltd
Is this a night shift?
Yes. This is a night shift role — shift times are shown in the listing above.