1 -1 Healthcare Assistant

Location: Care Home Setting

Support Type: 1:1 Behavioural Support

Hours: As required by the care home

Start Date: Immediate / subject to availability

PAY RATE : £15.24 - £17.61 an hour

Role Purpose

To provide safe, consistent, and person‑centred 1:1 support to a resident who presents challenging behaviours , including verbal aggression and discriminatory remarks. The HCA will work closely with the care home team to maintain safety, reduce distress, and promote positive engagement.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide continuous 1:1 supervision to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the resident and surrounding staff/residents.
• Use de‑escalation techniques , calm communication, and professional boundaries to manage challenging behaviours.
• Maintain a non‑reactive, professional approach when faced with discriminatory or racist remarks.
• Support the resident with daily living tasks , personal care (if required), mobility, and engagement in meaningful activities.
• Monitor and record behavioural patterns, triggers, and incidents in line with care home policies.
• Work collaboratively with senior staff, nurses, and management to follow behavioural support plans.
• Ensure all care is delivered in accordance with safeguarding , dignity , respect , and professional conduct standards.
• Maintain consistent communication with the care home team and report concerns promptly

Requirements

• Experience supporting individuals with challenging behaviours , mental health needs, or cognitive impairment.
• Strong behaviour‑management and de‑escalation skills.
• Ability to remain calm, composed, and professional under pressure.
• Experience working in care homes or similar environments.
• Understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and incident reporting.
• Reliable, consistent, and able to build therapeutic rapport with the resident.

Benefits

• Flexible Working: flexible shifts, Days/Nights, Weekdays/Weekends, Full or Part-time
• LOTS of work to choose from! Weekly Rotas & Advanced Bookings Available!
• Weekly Payments
• Transport allowance
• Specialist FREE Annual Training
• Revalidation support
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Employee of the month!