Health Care Assistant

New Way Recruitment LTD; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction and ongoing培训

Career progression opportunities

Supportive management team

Rewarding role with varied days

Make a real difference daily

Job summary

New Way Recruitment LTD in Peterborough is seeking caring, resilient Support Workers to assist adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in a specialist care service. You will help individuals live independently in a safe, person-centred environment.

Role includes personal care, medication support where needed, and building trusting relationships. Shifts are 12 hours (8am–8pm and 8pm–8am) with rolling patterns; sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• A caring, patient and compassionate approach to support work.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are required.
• Commitment to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred support.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends when needed.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities and complex care needs.
• Encourage independence, choice and community participation.
• Provide personal care where required and assist with daily living activities.
• Follow care plans and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate approach

Excellent communication

Teamwork skills

Flexibility

Job description

Peterborough, United Kingdom | Posted on 09/21/2026

Peterborough

Rolling Shift Pattern

3 on 4 off

4 on 3 off

12 hour shifts 8am - 8pm and 8pm - 8am

**Unfortunately we cannot offer Sponsorship**

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives?

We're looking for caring, resilient, and dedicated Support Workers to join a specialist Learning Disabilities and Complex Care service in Peterborough.

You’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and behaviours that may challenge, helping them to live fulfilling, independent lives in a safe, person-centred environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex care needs
• Encouraging independence, choice, and community participation
• Providing personal care where required
• Supporting individuals with positive behaviour support plans
• Assisting with medication and daily living activities
• Building positive, trusting relationships with the people you support
• Maintaining accurate records and following individual care plans
• Promoting dignity, respect, and person-centred care at all times

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or complex care needs is desirable
• Experience supporting individuals with autism, behaviours that challenge, or mental health needs is advantageous
• A caring, patient, and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred support
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends where required

What's on Offer?

• £14.00 per hour
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive management team
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to people's lives every day

At New Way Recruitment, we believe in Heart-Led Hiring in Care. Guided by our ethos of “Recruiting with Care, Placing with Purpose”, we are committed to a recruitment experience where compassion meets opportunity.

Our promise is simple: a heart-led, confidential, and individually tailored approach for every candidate and client we support. You can be assured that our team handles every step of the process with integrity, understanding, and genuine care.