Healthcare Assistant

Advantage Angels; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS & Training support

Weekly pay options

Monthly pay options

Job summary

Advantage Angels is recruiting Healthcare Assistants to support care homes and healthcare services across Ipswich and surrounding areas. You can set your own schedule, choose days, nights and weekends, and benefit from flexible shifts and competitive pay up to £22 per hour.

We provide free DBS and training support, with ongoing recruitment and friendly guidance to help you progress in healthcare. Immediate shifts available across Ipswich and nearby towns.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months' paid UK care experience within care homes, nursing homes, or hospitals
• A passion for delivering high-quality care
• The right to work in the UK
• A driving licence is preferred but not essential

Responsibilities

• Asisting with personal care and daily living
• Supporting mobility and wellbeing
• Providing emotional support and companionship
• Working alongside nurses and healthcare teams
• Helping create a safe, comfortable and supportive environment

Skills

Care experience UK

Flexible shifts

Right to work in UK

Job description

Healthcare Assistant | Ipswich | £15–£22 per hour

Location: Ipswich, with placements across the surrounding area including Woodbridge, Felixstowe, Stowmarket, Framlingham, Needham Market and Kesgrave

Set your own schedule. Take control of your career.

Looking for flexible Healthcare Assistant work in Ipswich and the surrounding area? At Advantage Angels, we understand how demanding healthcare work can be, which is why we give our staff the flexibility to choose shifts that fit around their life, not the other way around.

We are currently recruiting experienced Healthcare Assistants to support a range of care homes, nursing homes and healthcare services across Ipswich, Woodbridge, Felixstowe, Stowmarket, Framlingham, Needham Market and Kesgrave.

As a trusted UK healthcare staffing agency, Advantage Angels gives Healthcare Assistants the freedom to manage their own schedule while earning excellent rates of pay.

What we offer

• Flexible shifts across Ipswich and nearby towns
• Choose the shifts that suit you best, including days, nights, weekends and block bookings. No fixed rotas or minimum commitments.
• Competitive pay rates
• Earn between £15.00–£22.00 per hour, with enhanced rates for nights, weekends, and bank holidays. Weekly and monthly pay options available.
• We have immediate Healthcare Assistant shifts available across Ipswich and the surrounding area, with ongoing opportunities from trusted healthcare providers.
• Free training & DBS support
• Access free online and practical healthcare training to help you develop your skills and confidence. We also cover DBS application and renewal support.
• Ongoing support
• Our friendly recruitment and operations teams are always available to support you throughout your journey with Advantage Angels. Uniforms, ID badges and timesheet support provided.
• Fast & simple registration

Our streamlined registration process helps you get compliant and start work quickly.

Your responsibilities

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate, person-centred care to residents and service users. Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with personal care and daily living
• Supporting mobility and wellbeing
• Providing emotional support and companionship
• Working alongside nurses and healthcare teams
• Helping create a safe, comfortable and supportive environment

Requirements

To apply for our Healthcare Assistant roles in Ipswich and the surrounding area, you must have:

• A minimum of 6 months' paid UK care experience within care homes, nursing homes, or hospitals
• A passion for delivering high-quality care
• The right to work in the UK
• A driving licence is preferred but not essential

Covering Ipswich and the surrounding area, including Woodbridge, Felixstowe, Stowmarket, Framlingham, Needham Market and Kesgrave.