Healthcare Assistant
About this role
Healthcare Assistant (Agency Placement) – The Dean Neurological Centre
Company Name: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency (on behalf of The Dean Neurological Centre / Elysium Healthcare)
Location: Gloucester (Tewkesbury Road, Longford, Gloucester, GL2 9EE)
Position: Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
Advertising Rate: Competitive Agency Rates (Based on an hourly rate of £13.11 / annual equivalent of £25,564.50)
Hours: Flexible/Full-time temporary agency shifts (12.5-hour shifts, working 3-4 days per week including nights and weekends on a rota basis)
Introduction
Are you a naturally caring person looking for a fulfilling career where your hard work is valued, recognized, and supported?
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with The Dean Neurological Centre in Gloucester to supply dedicated care professionals. The Centre delivers specialist 24-hour nursing and slow-stream rehabilitation therapies for individuals living with complex, long-term neurological conditions, focusing on maximizing functional ability, comfort, and quality of life.
Please note: Previous healthcare experience is not strictly essential. We welcome applicants with the right values, attitude, and a willingness to learn who want to make a genuine difference.
Key Responsibilities
Support patients with their day-to-day care needs, recovery goals, and overall wellbeing.
Assist with personal care and daily living activities, promoting dignity, choice, and independence at all times.
Participate in ward rounds and contribute to the delivery of person-centered care alongside nurses and the multidisciplinary team.
Observe, monitor, and respond to changes in patients' behaviors, needs, and wellbeing.
Adapt your approach to meet individual patient requirements, including those with communication difficulties and complex care needs.
Accurately maintain and update patient records and care documentation.
Provide emotional support and reassurance, helping create a safe, therapeutic environment.
Candidate Requirements
To excel in this agency placement, you will need:
A naturally caring, empathetic, and patient disposition.
Strong resilience, vigilance, and a positive approach to a dynamic healthcare setting.
Good communication skills, particularly when supporting individuals with communication difficulties or complex needs.
A commitment to maintaining high standards of safeguarding and person-centered care.
Why Work Through Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency?
Partnering with Supportive Bridge gives you the career flexibility you want with the security and backing you deserve. Benefits of joining our agency include:
Competitive Pay Rates: Attractive weekly pay reflecting your dedication and expertise.
Flexible Shift Patterns: Total control over your work-life balance with full-time or part-time agency booking options.
Career Growth: Opportunities to build extensive healthcare experience across trusted partner networks, with pathways to permanent roles if desired.
Dedicated Support: A responsive agency team committed to your professional development and personal wellbeing.