Private Healthcare Assistant-Leeds

Ellea Nursing; Leeds; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible rotas

Travel with clients

24/7 clinical support

Induction training

Job summary

Ellea Nursing is seeking a Private Live‑In Carer / Healthcare Assistant to deliver dedicated, round‑the‑clock support in private homes across the North of England. You will provide personal care, daily living support, companionship and wellbeing assistance, while collaborating with a registered nurse who oversees clinical care.

Working on a rotational live‑in basis, you will follow a personalised care plan, maintain records, and travel with clients within the UK as required.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months’ care experience in home care, residential or hospital settings.
• Fully compliant to work in the UK, including Enhanced DBS and Right to Work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care in the client’s home.
• Provide personal care, daily living support, companionship and wellbeing assistance.
• Prepare nutritious meals and support light household tasks.
• Offer meaningful companionship and engage clients in activities.
• Attend appointments and travel with clients within the UK and abroad.

Skills

Care experience

Flexible working

Driving licence

Excellent communication

Discretion

Tools

Enhanced DBS

Right to Work in the UK

Job description

Location: Various locations across the North of England

Shifts/working hours: F lexible live-in placements

Pay rates:£1,095.00 per week (including holiday pay)

A world-class career, delivering world-class care

Ellea Nursing provides world-class, bespoke private care toprivateclients nationwide. Our strength is our people. We celebrate compassion and clinicalexpertisein equal measure, and we invest in every member of our team to ensure they can deliver an exceptional, clinically led customer experience every time.

The Role

Ellea Nursing is seeking a Private Live‑In Carer / Healthcare Assistant to deliver dedicated, round‑the‑clock support that enables clients to enjoy meaningful time at home.

Working on a rotational live‑in basis, you will provide personal care, daily living support,companionshipand wellbeingassistance, while collaborating closely with a registered nurse who oversees all clinical care. Your focus is to deliver a warm, person‑centredand exceptional experience every day.

This role suits a compassionate, experienced carer who values professionalism, discretion and building trusted relationships within a private home setting.

Key Responsibilities

Please note: Specific duties are tailored to the individual client’s clinical requirements, lifestyle preferences, and home environment. A detailed, bespoke care plan is provided for every placement.

• Deliver high-quality, person‑centredcare in the client’s home, promoting dignity,independenceand an excellent quality of life.
• Provide all aspects of personal care , including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene,toiletingand continence, while ensuring safe mobility, transfers and positioning usingappropriate equipment.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals aligned to the client’s dietary,culturaland personal preferences, and support light household tasks such as laundry, tidying,shoppingandmaintaininga comfortable home.
• Offer meaningful companionship , engaging clients in conversation, hobbies, activities, socialinteraction,and outings to support emotional wellbeing.
• Accompany clientsforappointments, social events and care‑assisted travel , both within the UK and abroad,always ensuring their safety and comfort.
• Monitor and report changes in the client’s physical or emotional condition, follow thepersonalisedcare plan accurately, andmaintainclear daily records and handover notes.
• Build a strong, trusting rapport with clients and their families while upholding Ellea Nursing’s values and 5‑star service standards.
• At least 12 months’ care experience in home care, residential or hospital settings, with proven ability to deliver safe, person‑centred support in line with CQC standards and safeguarding principles.
• Skilled in personal care, medicationsupportand daily livingassistance , with the confidence to work independently in a client’s home while following a structured care plan.
• Warm, professional communication style with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and families.
• Fully compliant to work , including an Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain) and Right to Work in the UK.
• Flexible and reliable , able to work live‑in rotational patterns and travel with clients whenrequired.
• Full UK driving licence
• Additionallanguages spoken

Why Join Ellea Nursing?

• Autonomy: Manage your own schedule with flexible rotas.
• Time to Care: Escape the rush of the ward and focus entirely on one patient at a time.
• Competitive Pay: Rates reflective of the specialist skills and private nature of the work.
• Clinical Governance: Full backing from a clinical lead, you are independent, butnever unsupported.

How we reward you

• Enjoy rewarding placements matched to your skillset supportingPrivateclients, competitivepayand unparalleled professional development
• Competitive rates of pay and travel contribution
• 5-star customer service training and induction
• Flexible shifts to suit your schedule
• 24/7 expert clinical support from our dedicated team
• Wellbeing calls with our experienced supervisions and appraisals team

Ellea Nursing is an employment agency/employment business (as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003) and is acting on behalf of its client in relation to this vacancy.