Healthcare Assistant

Respond Recruitment Glasgow; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking experienced Healthcare Assistants for ongoing placements across various care homes in Northumberland. The role requires professionals who can provide compassionate, competent care without hand-holding. Key responsibilities include personal care tasks, supporting mobility, and ensuring dignity and well-being of residents. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of one year of UK care experience and necessary training. Competitive pay and flexible shifts offered.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Competitive pay rates

Consistent work for reliable HCAs

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year UK experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a care setting.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service required.
• Completion of Moving & Handling, Safeguarding, and Health & Safety training.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including washing, dressing, toileting, and feeding.
• Support residents with mobility using correct moving and handling techniques.
• Promote dignity, independence, and wellbeing at all times.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Teamwork

Understanding of care plans

Job description

Location : Various care homes across Northumberland

Position Type : Temporary / Agency / Flexible Placements

Role Overview

We are recruiting experienced Healthcare Assistants for ongoing placements in care homes across Northumberland. This role is for professionals who know the job, meet compliance standards, and can step into a care setting without hand-holding.

You will be expected to deliver safe, compassionate, and competent care to residents while working as part of an established care team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including washing, dressing, toileting, and feeding
• Support residents with mobility using correct moving and handling techniques
• Promote dignity, independence, and wellbeing at all times
• Accurately follow care plans and report changes in residents’ conditions
• Maintain health, safety, and safeguarding standards
• Communicate clearly with staff, residents, and management

Essential Requirements (Non‑Negotiable)

Applicants must have the following :

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Minimum 1 year UK experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a care setting
• Moving & Handling training
• Safeguarding training
• Health & Safety training
• Right to Work in the UK
• Two professional references

If you do not meet all of the above, do not apply.

What We Offer

• Placements across multiple care homes in Northumberland
• Flexible shifts to suit availability
• Competitive pay rates
• Consistent work for reliable HCAs

Who This Role Is For

This role is suited to competent, experienced HCAs who are professional, dependable, and ready to work. It is not suitable for newly qualified candidates or those without UK care experience