Healthcare Assistant
| Posting date: | 15 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.30 to £12.60 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 October 2025 |
| Location: | Leicester, Leicestershire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Social Care and Education |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Social Care & Education are looking for dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join our team in the Leicester area.
About the role:
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will deliver person-centred care and support to help service users maintain independence and quality of life. Your duties will include:
• Personal care – supporting with general hygiene and maintaining privacy and dignity at all times.
• Mealtimes - Assisting with food and drink preparation and supporting residents with feeding where necessary.
• Supporting with mobility – including the use of hoists, stand aids, and other mobility equipment.
• Engaging in activities – encouraging participation in hobbies, interests, and social interactions to promote wellbeing and reduce isolation.
• Providing emotional support and companionship
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide the highest standard of care, supporting with all aspects of daily living.
• Assist service users with limited mobility, using hoists and other aids safely and effectively.
• Accurately record and update care notes using the PCS recording system.
• Support and encourage service users to engage in hobbies, interests and social activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, ensuring continuity and consistency of care.
What we’re looking for:
• A minimum of 3 months’ experience in a similar care role.
• Experience with hoisting and manual handling.
• Experience using the PCS recording system.
• Reliability, honesty, and strong communication skills.
• A genuine passion for improving the lives of others.
• Punctuality and a strong work ethic.
What we can offer you:
• Full flexibility with shifts to fit around your lifestyle (long days, nights, half days).
• Competitive pay rates.
• Ongoing support from our experienced consultants.
• Quick and easy registration process.
• 24/7 phoneline for advice and support.
• Training opportunities to enhance your skills.
• “Refer a Friend” bonus scheme.
If you have experience supporting elderly residents, including those living with dementia, we’d love to hear from you.
About the role:
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will deliver person-centred care and support to help service users maintain independence and quality of life. Your duties will include:
• Personal care – supporting with general hygiene and maintaining privacy and dignity at all times.
• Mealtimes - Assisting with food and drink preparation and supporting residents with feeding where necessary.
• Supporting with mobility – including the use of hoists, stand aids, and other mobility equipment.
• Engaging in activities – encouraging participation in hobbies, interests, and social interactions to promote wellbeing and reduce isolation.
• Providing emotional support and companionship
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide the highest standard of care, supporting with all aspects of daily living.
• Assist service users with limited mobility, using hoists and other aids safely and effectively.
• Accurately record and update care notes using the PCS recording system.
• Support and encourage service users to engage in hobbies, interests and social activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, ensuring continuity and consistency of care.
What we’re looking for:
• A minimum of 3 months’ experience in a similar care role.
• Experience with hoisting and manual handling.
• Experience using the PCS recording system.
• Reliability, honesty, and strong communication skills.
• A genuine passion for improving the lives of others.
• Punctuality and a strong work ethic.
What we can offer you:
• Full flexibility with shifts to fit around your lifestyle (long days, nights, half days).
• Competitive pay rates.
• Ongoing support from our experienced consultants.
• Quick and easy registration process.
• 24/7 phoneline for advice and support.
• Training opportunities to enhance your skills.
• “Refer a Friend” bonus scheme.
If you have experience supporting elderly residents, including those living with dementia, we’d love to hear from you.