Healthcare Assistant

Nurseplus; Charlton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Competitive rates

Workwise app

Paid training

NVQ Levels 2 and 3

Blue Light Card

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Nurseplus is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to provide high-quality care across settings from elderly care to learning disabilities. You’ll support service users with personal care, meals, and daily activities, while following care plans to promote independence and dignity.

You must be over 18, have the right to work in the UK, and be a driver with access to your own car. Flexible shifts, weekly pay, training, and development opportunities are available to help you grow in the role.

Qualifications

• Good standard of English.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Driver with access to own car.

Responsibilities

• Assist service users with personal care and daily activities.
• Support safe lifting and mobility.
• Administer medication as required per care plans.
• Assist with meals and preparation.
• Provide companionship and monitor wellbeing.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

Important: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. This role also requires a driver with access to their own car.

Join Nurseplus as a Healthcare Assistant – Make a Difference Every Day

At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. As a temporary Healthcare Assistant, you’ll be providing high-quality care across a range of settings, from elderly care to individuals with learning disabilities, mental health challenges, and more complex care needs. You’ll become part of a compassionate team where every contribution counts.

Why Choose Nurseplus?

• Flexibility that Works for You: Choose your shifts, whether full-time, part-time, days, nights, or weekends, so you can fit work around your life.
• Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £13.15 and £18.50 per hour paid weekly, depending on shift pattern (higher rates apply for nights, weekends, and bank holidays).
• Workwise App: Take control of your schedule with our Workwise app – manage your availability and easily book shifts on your terms.
• Paid Industry-Leading Training: We pay for you to attend our comprehensive, industry-leading training that’s in line with the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework, tailored to help you grow your skills, whether you’re new to care or have years of experience.
• Ongoing Development Opportunities: From in-house courses to funded qualifications such as NVQ Levels 2 and 3, we support your professional growth at every stage.
• Blue Light Card: Enjoy thousands of discounts on the high street and online with eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your day-to-day responsibilities may include assisting service users with personal care, safe lifting and moving, administering medication, meal preparation, and providing general companionship. You’ll work closely with care plans to ensure individuals maintain independence and dignity.

What We’re Looking For

• You must be over 18 years old and have the right to work in the UK (please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role).
• You must be a driver with access to your own car.
• Flexibility in your availability, with the ability to travel to different care settings.
• A good standard of English and the ability to communicate effectively.
• A clear enhanced DBS (which you can apply for upon registration).

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and want to work with a team that truly cares, we’d love to hear from you!

About Nurseplus

At Nurseplus, our mission is to make a positive impact and change lives every day. We are passionate about delivering the highest-quality care that truly makes a difference in the lives of those we support. But our commitment doesn’t stop there – we care just as much for our staff as we do for our clients. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, we empower our team to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful contribution to the communities they serve.