Healthcare Assistant (HCA) / Support Worker

Amenable Staffing Ltd; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Weekly pay via PAYE

Fast-track onboarding

Job summary

Amenable Staffing Ltd in Wisbech is recruiting experienced Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers to support adults with learning disabilities in day centres and Independent Living Services. Flexible shifts, fast-track onboarding and reliable daily shift availability are offered.

Successful candidates will have UK healthcare experience, DBS checks, right to work in the UK, and up-to-date training. You will join a dedicated team with 24/7 support from our recruitment and out-of-hours staff.

Qualifications

• UK healthcare experience as HCA or Support Worker.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the DBS Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Two professional references covering the last 3 years.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• CPD-accredited mandatory training certificates (Moving & Handling, Safeguarding, etc.).
• Two official proofs of address dated within the last 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and daily living support to adults with learning disabilities.
• Assist service users with daily activities within day centres and supported living environments.
• Promote independence, dignity, and positive behavioural support.
• Support mobility and safe transfers using proper moving and handling techniques.
• Maintain accurate daily records, shift notes, and handovers.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Learning Disabilities experience

Job description

Amenable Staffing is currently recruiting experienced and dedicated Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) and Support Workers for daily, ongoing shifts across Wisbech (PE13).

In this role, you will be supporting adult service users (aged 18-65) with Learning Disabilities (LD) in Day Centres and Independent Living Services (ILS). We offer flexible scheduling, fast-track portal onboarding, and consistent daily shift availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing person-centred care and daily living support to adults with learning disabilities.
• Assisting service users with daily activities within day centres and supported living environments.
• Promoting independence, dignity, and positive behavioural support.
• Supporting mobility and safe transfers using proper moving and handling techniques.
• Maintaining accurate daily records, shift notes, and handovers.

Candidate Requirements & Eligibility

• Experience: Previous UK healthcare experience working as an HCA or Support Worker (experience with learning disabilities/ILS preferred).
• Right to Work: Valid Right to Work in the UK (UK Passport, Share Code, or relevant visa).
• DBS: An Enhanced DBS registered on the DBS Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Work History & References: Complete CV covering work history since leaving school, with at least 2 professional references covering the last 3 years.
• Training: Valid CPD-accredited mandatory training certificates (Moving & Handling, Safeguarding Adults, First Aid, Fire Safety, Food Hygiene, Infection Control, etc.).
• Proof of Address: 2 official proofs of address dated within the last 3 months (e.g., utility bills, bank statements, or council tax bill).

What We Offer

• Flexible shift patterns (Day shifts, ongoing rota cover).
• Prompt weekly pay via PAYE / Approved Umbrella.
• 24/7 dedicated support from our recruitment and out-of-hours team.
• Fast-track registration and digital portal access.