Healthcare Assistant

Job information

  • Location: Reading, Berkshire
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Salary: £Negotiable
  • Published: November 4, 2026

Healthcare Assistant – Full time – Nursing Home -AV2097

Location: Reading, Berkshire
Pay: Negotiable
Shifts: Full time – Days or Nights

Supportive Care Environment | Beautiful Surroundings

Avon Search is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming care home in Reading, Berkshire, for a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join its friendly team.

This comfortable and supportive care service looks after older residents, including those with more sensitive care needs such as memory loss and dementia. The home also provides respite care, supporting members of the local community who are full-time carers for loved ones.

Set within scenic surroundings, the home benefits from mature gardens and its own summer house, providing residents with a pleasant environment in which to relax and enjoy their retirement.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about care and wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of older people.

The Role

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will:

  • Provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to residents.
  • Assist with personal care, including washing, dressing and bathing.
  • Support residents with mobility and daily living activities.
  • Help residents maintain their independence, dignity and individual choice.
  • Provide compassionate support to residents living with dementia and memory loss.
  • Assist with mealtimes and encourage good nutrition and hydration.
  • Monitor residents’ wellbeing and report any changes or concerns.
  • Build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues.
  • Help maintain a safe, clean and comfortable living environment.

What We’re Looking For

  • Previous experience in a care setting is desirable.
  • A caring, patient and compassionate approach.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A genuine passion for supporting older people.
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • A reliable and flexible approach to work.
  • A commitment to promoting dignity, respect and independence.

What’s on Offer

  • Negotiable pay rate, dependent on experience.
  • Full-time opportunities.
  • Choice of day or night shifts.
  • Supportive and friendly working environment.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities.
  • The opportunity to make a real difference to residents’ lives.
  • Work within a welcoming care home in pleasant surroundings.

If you are a caring and dedicated Healthcare Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Reading, we would love to hear from you.

To Apply:
Please contact Lauren on 01789 867181 or email Lauren@avonsearch.co.uk for more information.

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