Healthcare Assistant

Search Consultancy LTD; Leicester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Holiday pay

Free online training

Free DBS update service

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD is seeking reliable, flexible support staff to join our care teams in Leicester. You will work with adults in care homes and supported living settings, providing personal care, daily living support, and emotional assistance.

Eligible applicants have at least 6 months UK care or support experience, experience with mental health or learning disabilities, and the ability to deliver personal care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months UK care or support experience.
• Experience supporting individuals with mental health needs or learning disabilities.
• Confident delivering personal care.
• Provide 3 years of work references and an overseas police check (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Supporting adults as part of a multidisciplinary care team.
• Providing personal care and emotional support.
• Maintaining accurate care plans and reporting safeguarding concerns.
• Promoting independence and dignity at all times.
• Supporting residents with day-to-day activities.

Skills

Care experience

Moving & handling

Personal care

Mental health support

Learning disabilities support

Job description

Join Our Team - Make a Difference Today!

We're currently seeking reliable, flexible, and committed support staff to join our team in Leicester.

You must be comfortable working with:

• Elderly
• Dementia
• Care Homes
• Supported Living
• Mental Health

We need candidates who are:

• Able to use hoists, comfortable with personal care, moving and handling
• Flexible with short notice and last-minute shift requests
• Comfortable providing weekly availability and responding quickly when needed

Shift Options Available:

• Regular part-time to full-time shifts
• Flexibility to choose what suits you
• Daily last-minute shifts available

To be considered, you must have:

• A minimum of 6 months experience in a UK care or support role
• Experience supporting individuals with mental health needs or learning disabilities
• Confidence in delivering personal care
• Ability to provide 3 years of work references and an overseas police check (if applicable)
• Overseas Police Check (if you live in the UK for less than 5 years)

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting adults as part of a multidisciplinary care team
• Providing personal care and emotional support
• Maintaining accurate care plans and reporting safeguarding concerns
• Promoting independence and dignity at all times
• Supporting residents with day-to-day activities

Why Join Us?

• Flexible hours that suit your schedule
• Holiday pay included
• Free, ongoing online training
• Free DBS update service

Unfortunately, we cannot accept sponsorship/skilled worker visas at this time.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age