Care Assistant

Apollo Home Healthcare; Ridgacre; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for a long-term role in Birmingham. You will provide essential patient care in a fast-paced urgent treatment environment and ensure health checks are performed efficiently. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a UK Urgent Treatment Centre, be compassionate, and ready to work flexibly. This position offers excellent pay rates and numerous benefits, including a training allowance and payment on a four-weekly cycle.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Four weekly payroll runs

£250 training allowance

Referral and loyalty bonus schemes

Free compliant registration

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven HCA experience in a UK Urgent Treatment Centre or A&E department.
• Experience treating pediatric and adult patients.
• Willingness to obtain a valid DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Perform general patient care tasks including health checks.
• Support medical staff in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure accurate documentation and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Patient care

Health checks

Compassion

Teamwork

Independence

Job description

Healthcare Assistant Job Vacancy – Birmingham

Are you an experienced Health Care Assistant (HCA) looking for a rewarding role supporting patients in an urgent treatment setting? Service Care Solutions is seeking dedicated HCAs to join a busy Urgent Treatment Centre in Birmingham on a long‑term contract basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for HCAs with UK healthcare experience to work flexible hours and earn excellent pay rates while making a real difference in patients' lives.

Pay: £14.84 PAYE Inclusive P/h (LTD Option available)
Location: Birmingham
Contract: Locum | Flexible | Long‑Term Contract (ongoing)
Days: Mon – Sun | AM, PM & Evening shifts

About the Role

As a Health Care Assistant, you will be responsible for delivering vital patient care, ensuring health checks are performed efficiently, and providing support to both pediatric and adult patients. The successful HCA will be committed to maintaining high standards of care, adhering to health and safety protocols.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Four weekly payroll runs to ensure timely payments
• A £250 training allowance to support your ongoing professional development
• Dedicated specialist consultants offering support throughout your placement
• Opportunities with over 1,000 healthcare clients nationwide
• Referral and loyalty bonus schemes
• Sign‑up bonus for new candidates
• Free compliant registration, occupational health checks, and immunisation services
• Flexible working hours including full‑time, part‑time, and ad‑hoc shifts
• Nationwide provider for NHS trusts and local authorities

Duties

• Performing general patient care tasks including health checks, assisting with mobility, and monitoring patient conditions
• Supporting medical staff and healthcare professionals in a fast‑paced urgent treatment environment
• Caring for patients of all ages, including pediatric and adult populations
• Ensuring all documentation and clinical notes are accurately completed and maintained
• Upholding hygiene standards and maintaining a safe clinical environment
• Responding swiftly to patient needs, complaints, and emergencies

Candidate Requirements

• Proven HCA experience working within a UK Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) or Accident & Emergency (A&E) department
• Experience treating patients of all ages, including paediatric and adult patients
• A valid DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
• NHS Smartcard
• Compassionate, reliable, and able to work independently or as part of a team

How to Apply

To express your interest in the Healthcare Assistant role in Birmingham, please contact Eleanor Binns by emailing (url removed) or calling (phone number removed). Be sure to mention your relevant experience and availability for immediate consideration.

Join us as a Healthcare Assistant and enjoy a rewarding career supporting vital healthcare services.