Care Assistant

Cucumber Recruitment Ltd; St Andrews; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Cucumber Recruitment Ltd in St Andrews is seeking a Care Assistant to support individuals with daily living needs in residential, nursing, or community settings. You will work closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality care, with a focus on dignity, independence and wellbeing.

The position offers flexible shifts, weekly pay, competitive rates, a free PVG check, and support with SSSC registration. Training and progression opportunities are also available.

Qualifications

• Role responsibilities and expectations as described in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Supporting personal care with dignity and respect
• Helping with mobility and physical activity
• Monitoring and recording changes in health and wellbeing
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Assisting with meals, hydration and nutrition
• Keeping the environment safe, clean and comfortable
• Some placements may involve administering medication (depends on setting)
• Agency-based role with placements across locations and no sponsorship

Job description

Job Overview

Role: Care Assistant

Location: St Andrews

Pay: Up to £15.25 per hour – Weekly Pay

Hours: Flexible – be in control of when and where you work!

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with their daily living needs, promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing. You’ll work closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care in residential, nursing, or community settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting personal care — washing, dressing and toileting — with dignity and respect
• Helping with mobility, moving and physical activity
• Monitoring and recording changes in health and wellbeing

Providing companionship and emotional support

Assisting with meals, hydration and nutrition

Keeping the environment safe, clean and comfortable

Some placements involve administering medication — this depends on the setting and your training, and we'll always be clear about which applies before you accept a shift

This is an agency-based role where you will have the ability to work in different locations. Please note that we do not provide sponsorship.

What we can offer you:

• Weekly pay (including holiday pay)
• Competitive pay rates
• Free PVG check
• Support with your SSSC registration — we'll guide you through the process and timescales
• Free uniform
• Flexible shifts that work around you
• Ongoing professional training and real progression opportunities
• Bonus payments for referring a friend

We match every Healthcare Assistant to placements that suit your skills and preferences, in safe, well-managed settings with reputable care providers. Onboarding is quick, compliance is handled for you, and there's always someone to talk to.

Our reputation for working closely with reputable care providers ensures that our staff are placed in safe, well-managed settings where your contributions are valued. Our onboarding process is smooth, compliance is handled professionally, and communication is always clear and respectful.

In short, Cucumber Recruitment is more than just an agency—it’s a partner in your professional journey!