Healthcare Assistant
Closing date: 2026-03-25
About the role
Are you a compassionate, reliable, and dedicated individual looking to make a real difference in people's lives? Join our team as a Domiciliary Care Assistant and provide essential person-centred support to clients within their own homes.
In this vital role, you will assist with daily living tasks, promote independence, and ensure the health, safety, and well-being of our clients. Duties will include personal care, medication prompting, meal preparation, light domestic tasks, and companionship. Successful candidates must have excellent communication skills, a caring nature, and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of dignity and respect.
If you are seeking a rewarding career where no two days are the same, apply today!
Requirements
Right to Work: Must be eligible to work in the UK.
Availability: Flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends (as per rota).
Commitment: A genuine desire to help others and a commitment to providing high-quality, person-centered care.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
Reliability: Proven track record of reliability and punctuality.
Dignity and Respect: An understanding and commitment to maintaining the dignity, privacy, and independence of all clients.
Desirable Requirements
Experience: Previous professional or personal experience in a care setting (e.g., Domiciliary Care, Residential Care, Support Work).
Qualifications: A relevant care qualification (e.g., NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care) or willingness to work towards one.
Driving: Full, clean UK driving license and access to your own reliable vehicle (often essential in rural areas or for roles requiring travel between clients).
Training: Up-to-date mandatory training certificates (e.g., Manual Handling, Medication Administration, First Aid).
Personal Attributes
Empathy & Compassion: The ability to be empathetic, patient, and understanding towards clients and their families.
Proactive: Highly motivated and able to use initiative and work independently.
Team Player: Able to work effectively as part of a wider care team.
Resilience: Capable of handling demanding situations calmly and professionally.
Note: All successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) and provide satisfactory professional references.
In this vital role, you will assist with daily living tasks, promote independence, and ensure the health, safety, and well-being of our clients. Duties will include personal care, medication prompting, meal preparation, light domestic tasks, and companionship. Successful candidates must have excellent communication skills, a caring nature, and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of dignity and respect.
If you are seeking a rewarding career where no two days are the same, apply today!
Requirements
Right to Work: Must be eligible to work in the UK.
Availability: Flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends (as per rota).
Commitment: A genuine desire to help others and a commitment to providing high-quality, person-centered care.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
Reliability: Proven track record of reliability and punctuality.
Dignity and Respect: An understanding and commitment to maintaining the dignity, privacy, and independence of all clients.
Desirable Requirements
Experience: Previous professional or personal experience in a care setting (e.g., Domiciliary Care, Residential Care, Support Work).
Qualifications: A relevant care qualification (e.g., NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care) or willingness to work towards one.
Driving: Full, clean UK driving license and access to your own reliable vehicle (often essential in rural areas or for roles requiring travel between clients).
Training: Up-to-date mandatory training certificates (e.g., Manual Handling, Medication Administration, First Aid).
Personal Attributes
Empathy & Compassion: The ability to be empathetic, patient, and understanding towards clients and their families.
Proactive: Highly motivated and able to use initiative and work independently.
Team Player: Able to work effectively as part of a wider care team.
Resilience: Capable of handling demanding situations calmly and professionally.
Note: All successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) and provide satisfactory professional references.
Requirements
The Basics (Mandatory)
Legal: Valid UK Right to Work and willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
Reliability: Absolute punctuality; you must be dependable for early morning, evening, and weekend rotas.
Communication: Fluent verbal and written English for accurate care reporting and client safety.
Character: A genuine, patient, and empathetic nature with a focus on client dignity.
The Assets (Preferred)
Mobility: Full UK Driving License and access to a reliable vehicle (highly advantageous).
Experience: Previous professional care or personal lived experience in a support role.
Qualifications: NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or a desire to work toward one).
Training: Current certificates in Manual Handling, First Aid, or Medication Administration.
The Fit
You are a proactive problem-solver who can work independently.
You are resilient and stay calm under pressure.
You are a team player who understands that consistent care saves lives.
Legal: Valid UK Right to Work and willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
Reliability: Absolute punctuality; you must be dependable for early morning, evening, and weekend rotas.
Communication: Fluent verbal and written English for accurate care reporting and client safety.
Character: A genuine, patient, and empathetic nature with a focus on client dignity.
The Assets (Preferred)
Mobility: Full UK Driving License and access to a reliable vehicle (highly advantageous).
Experience: Previous professional care or personal lived experience in a support role.
Qualifications: NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or a desire to work toward one).
Training: Current certificates in Manual Handling, First Aid, or Medication Administration.
The Fit
You are a proactive problem-solver who can work independently.
You are resilient and stay calm under pressure.
You are a team player who understands that consistent care saves lives.
Benefits
Competitive Hourly Rate: Starting at £[Insert Rate] with enhanced pay for Bank Holidays and weekends.
Paid Travel & Mileage: We pay for the time you spend traveling between clients, not just the time you spend with them, plus a generous mileage allowance.
Refer-a-Friend Bonus: Earn up to £50 for every successful hire you recommend.
Paid Travel & Mileage: We pay for the time you spend traveling between clients, not just the time you spend with them, plus a generous mileage allowance.
Refer-a-Friend Bonus: Earn up to £50 for every successful hire you recommend.