Evolve Staffing Ltd. is currently seeking compassionate, hardworking, and experienced Band 2 Healthcare Assistants (HCA) to join dedicated care teams across leading Care Homes, Nursing Homes, Residential Homes, and Dementia Care Facilities in Yeovil, Somerset and surrounding areas. This position offers flexible working options and competitive pay rates for care workers who are passionate about delivering exceptional person-centred care to elderly residents, individuals living with dementia, and clients requiring physical or palliative support. As a Care Assistant representing Evolve Staffing Ltd, you will play a vital role in promoting independence, maintaining resident dignity, providing hands-on personal care, and creating a warm, safe, and nurturing environment within care home settings across Yeovil, Somerset. Key Responsibilities & Care Home Duties As a Band 2 Care Assistant working within Nursing and Residential Care Home settings, your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Person-Centred Care & Daily Assistance * Delivering respectful, high-quality assistance with all activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, showering, washing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene. * Assisting residents with mobility and transfer routines safely using equipment such as standing turners, slide sheets, bath hoists, and mobile floor hoists in compliance with individual care plans. * Supporting residents at meal times, including assisting individuals who require specialized feeding support, monitoring dietary requirements (soft/pureed diets, thickened fluids), and maintaining accurate food and fluid logs. * Assisting with bedtime routines, night checks, pressure relief turn charts, and prompt incontinence management. Dementia Care, Wellbeing & Emotional Support * Providing compassionate, patient care to residents living with Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia, and cognitive impairments, using validation and de-escalation techniques. * Engaging residents in meaningful social activities, therapeutic conversation, orientation assistance, and cognitive stimulation to promote mental well-being and combat loneliness. * Observing physical and behavioural changes in residents, reporting concerns promptly to the Senior Carer or Registered Nurse on duty. Home Environment, Safety & Documentation * Ensuring resident bedrooms and communal lounge areas remain tidy, hygienic, comfortable, and safe at all times. * Adhering strictly to infection control practices, hand hygiene protocols, safe disposal of clinical waste, and correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). * Updating resident care records, daily logs, fluid charts, position turn charts, and participating in shift handovers with oncoming staff. * Maintaining resident safety, adhering to adult safeguarding policies, and identifying risk factors to prevent falls or accidents. Candidate Requirements & Qualifications To qualify for this Band 2 Care Assistant / HCA position with Evolve Staffing Ltd, candidates must demonstrate: * Care Home Experience: Minimum of 6 months recent experience working as a Care Assistant, Carer, or HCA within a UK Care Home, Nursing Home, Residential Facility, or Home Care setting. * Qualifications: Care Certificate, NVQ / QCF Level 2 or Level 3 in Health and Social Care is strongly preferred. * Core Skills: Demonstrable practical skills in manual handling, hoisting, dementia care principles, personal care, and safeguarding adults. * Compliance Standards: * Valid Right to Work in the United Kingdom. * Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check registered on the Update Service (or willing to apply for a new check). * Valid practical moving and handling certification and basic emergency first aid/life support training. * Occupational health clearance and proof of required immunizations. * Two satisfactory professional references from recent care employers covering the last 3 years. Why Choose Evolve Staffing Ltd? At Evolve Staffing Ltd, we value the compassion and dedication of social care professionals. Joining our network provides: * Total Shift Flexibility: Complete control over your work schedule—choose long days, night shifts, early shifts, or weekend shifts near your home. * Wide Local Choice: Access consistent shift bookings across top-rated nursing homes, residential care units, and dementia facilities in Yeovil, Somerset. * Fast Registration: Dedicated recruitment support to guide you quickly through onboarding and compliance checks. * Weekly Payroll: Reliable weekly payments sent directly via PAYE or approved Umbrella companies. * Free Training Updates: Free access to mandatory training modules, moving & handling updates, and continuous development support. If you are a dedicated Care Assistant or HCA seeking flexible, rewarding agency work in care homes and nursing facilities across Yeovil, Somerset, submit your CV today highlighting your care home experience. A recruiter from Evolve Staffing Ltd will contact you shortly to complete your registration. #EvolveStaffingLtd #CareAssistant #CareHomeJobs #NursingHomeCare #HealthcareAssistant #Band2HCA #DementiaCare #ElderlyCare #AgencyCarer #ResidentialCare #CareCertificate #HCAJobs #SocialCare #PersonalCare #MovingAndHandling #HealthcareRecruitment #EvolveStaffing #CareJobsUK #AgencyCareWorker #SeniorCarer #SupportWorker #FlexiShifts #UKCare #ElderlySupport #NursingHomeJobs #CareWorker
Healthcare Assistant in Yeovil employer: Evolve Staffing Ltd
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