Health Care Assistant - Oasis Unit in Rochdale inRochdale PUBLISHED WED 12 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
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Purposeful, hands‑on care for people with dementia on a small ten‑bed unit — high impact every shift
Permanent Band 3 post with NHS pay (£24,937–£26,598) and a strong benefits package
Protected hours for health and wellbeing plus flexible working to help balance family life
Team environment with two RNs plus therapists and an activities co‑ordinator for real support
Clear training, CPD and NVQ Level 3 requirement — strong route for career progression in the NCA
Local role in Rochdale with good access across Greater Manchester — ideal for carers with family ties
Care for people with dementia on the Oasis Unit, a small ten‑bed medical ward at Rochdale Infirmary. As a Health Care Assistant you’ll support registered nurses with personal care, moving and handling, repositioning and skin integrity, prompting eating and drinking, completing fluid and food charts, assisting with meaningful activities and reminiscence therapy, carrying out equipment and safety checks, maintaining a clean ward environment and accurate records. Shifts are rotational across days, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays. This is a permanent, full‑time Band 3 post (£24,937–£26,598), working within a close‑knit team of nursing staff, therapists and an activities co‑ordinator.
This role is ideal for compassionate carers with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and experience in health or social care who value hands‑on, purposeful work and team support. The Northern Care Alliance is a large Trust offering clear CPD and career progression, a competitive benefits package, generous annual leave, flexible working options and protected hours for health and wellbeing — helpful for those juggling family and work. Please note recent immigration changes raised the visa salary threshold; the advertised starting Band 3 pay is below that threshold and sponsorship may not be available. If this sounds like your next step, click the "Apply Now" button shown with this advert — you can also find details on jobsincare.com.
This role is ideal for compassionate carers with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and experience in health or social care who value hands‑on, purposeful work and team support. The Northern Care Alliance is a large Trust offering clear CPD and career progression, a competitive benefits package, generous annual leave, flexible working options and protected hours for health and wellbeing — helpful for those juggling family and work. Please note recent immigration changes raised the visa salary threshold; the advertised starting Band 3 pay is below that threshold and sponsorship may not be available. If this sounds like your next step, click the "Apply Now" button shown with this advert — you can also find details on jobsincare.com.
Purposeful, hands‑on care for people with dementia on a small ten‑bed unit — high impact every shift
Permanent Band 3 post with NHS pay (£24,937–£26,598) and a strong benefits package
Protected hours for health and wellbeing plus flexible working to help balance family life
Team environment with two RNs plus therapists and an activities co‑ordinator for real support
Clear training, CPD and NVQ Level 3 requirement — strong route for career progression in the NCA
Local role in Rochdale with good access across Greater Manchester — ideal for carers with family ties
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Purposeful, hands‑on care for people with dementia on a small ten‑bed unit — high impact every shift; Permanent Band 3 post with NHS pay (£24,937–£26,598) and a strong benefits package; Protected hours for health and wellbeing plus flexible working to help balance family life; Team environment with two RNs plus therapists and an activities co‑ordinator for real support; Clear training, CPD and NVQ Level 3 requirement — strong route for career progression in the NCA; Local role in Rochdale with good access across Greater Manchester — ideal for carers with family ties
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To work as a Health Care Assistant (HCA) in the UK, you will need a variety of skills and qualities to provide effective care and support to patients. Here are some essential skills and qualifications:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals.
2. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport with patients and providing emotional support is crucial.
3. Compassion and Empathy: Understanding the feelings and experiences of patients to provide the best possible care.
4. Physical Stamina and Strength: The role may involve lifting and moving patients, as well as being on your feet for long periods.
5. Teamwork: Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated care.
6. Patience and Resilience: Caring for patients, especially those with complex needs, can be challenging, so patience is essential.
7. Attention to Detail: Noticing changes in a patient's condition and following care plans accurately.
8. Basic IT Skills: Many healthcare environments use electronic patient records, so familiarity with computers is beneficial.
9. Organizational Skills: Managing your time and priorities effectively to ensure that all patient needs are met.
10. Understanding of Health and Safety Regulations: Knowledge of infection control, safeguarding, and maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff.
11. Basic Clinical Skills: Depending on the setting, you may need skills such as taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure), assisting with personal care, and understanding basic medical terminology.
Qualifications
While formal qualifications are not always required to become an HCA, some employers may prefer candidates with:
- Relevant Experience: Experience in care settings, either paid or voluntary, is highly valued.
- NVQs or Diplomas: Qualifications in Health and Social Care, such as an NVQ Level 2 or 3, can enhance your employability.
- Basic First Aid Certification: Having this certification can be beneficial.
Additional Training
Many employers offer on-the-job training, and you may also be expected to complete mandatory training courses, such as:
- Manual handling
- Health and safety
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults and children
- Infection prevention and control

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