Health Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 26 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.45 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 March 2026 |
| Location: | Milnthorpe, Cumbria |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ATLANTIZENITH UNIPESSOAL LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Health Care Assistant – Milnthorpe (LA7 7RL), South Lakeland, Cumbria |
Summary
Job Description
Health Care Assistant (Domiciliary Care)
Location: Milnthorpe, South Lakeland, Cumbria
Provider: Atlantizenith Unipessoal Ltd
Regulated Activity: Personal Care (CQC Registered)
About the Provider
Atlantizenith Unipessoal Ltd is a Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered domiciliary care provider delivering regulated Personal Care services in line with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.
We are committed to delivering safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led services aligned with:
CQC Fundamental Standards
The NHS 6Cs values
Local Authority commissioning standards
Safeguarding Adults legislation
The Care Act 2014
We are recruiting Health Care Assistants to deliver community-based domiciliary care services within Milnthorpe and surrounding South Lakeland areas.
Purpose of the Role
To provide high-quality, person-centred domiciliary care to adults within their own homes in accordance with individual Care Plans, Risk Assessments, and Local Authority commissioned care packages.
The role supports individuals to maintain independence, dignity, safety, and wellbeing while promoting choice, control, and inclusion.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Personal Care and Daily Living Support
Assist with washing, bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
Provide continence support, including catheter and stoma care (where trained)
Support safe moving and handling in line with risk assessments
Assist with medication administration in accordance with company policy and training
Support nutrition, hydration, and meal preparation
2. Specialist and Complex Support (where required and trained)
Dementia care support
Palliative and end-of-life care
Supporting individuals with physical disabilities
Supporting individuals with learning disabilities
Managing behaviours that challenge in a safe and person-centred manner
3. Safeguarding and Compliance
Adhere to safeguarding policies and report concerns immediately
Work in line with the Care Act 2014 and local safeguarding procedures
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care delivered
Follow infection prevention and control procedures
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with GDPR
4. Professional Conduct
Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion
Maintain professional boundaries at all times
Work collaboratively with families, social workers, district nurses, and other professionals
Participate in supervision, appraisal, and mandatory training
Working Environment
This role involves lone working within service users’ homes across Milnthorpe and surrounding rural areas of South Lakeland.
Due to the rural geography of Cumbria, travel between service users may be required. A driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable.
Pay and Conditions
Hourly Rate: £13.45 per hour
Pension contribution in line with statutory requirements
Paid induction and mandatory training
Ongoing supervision and professional development
Uniform and ID badge provided
Atlantizenith Unipessoal Ltd is committed to workforce development and maintaining a skilled and competent care workforce.
Person Specification
Essential:
Right to work in the UK
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
Ability to work in accordance with care plans and risk assessments
Good communication skills
Commitment to safeguarding and person-centred care
Desirable:
Previous experience in Health and Social Care
NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
Driving licence and access to vehicle
Recruitment Compliance
All recruitment will be conducted in accordance with:
Safer Recruitment Practices
CQC Regulations
DBS and reference checks
Right to Work checks
Employment history verification
Atlantizenith Unipessoal Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to fair, inclusive, and values-based recruitment.
Health Care Assistant (Domiciliary Care)
Location: Milnthorpe, South Lakeland, Cumbria
Provider: Atlantizenith Unipessoal Ltd
Regulated Activity: Personal Care (CQC Registered)
About the Provider
Atlantizenith Unipessoal Ltd is a Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered domiciliary care provider delivering regulated Personal Care services in line with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.
We are committed to delivering safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led services aligned with:
CQC Fundamental Standards
The NHS 6Cs values
Local Authority commissioning standards
Safeguarding Adults legislation
The Care Act 2014
We are recruiting Health Care Assistants to deliver community-based domiciliary care services within Milnthorpe and surrounding South Lakeland areas.
Purpose of the Role
To provide high-quality, person-centred domiciliary care to adults within their own homes in accordance with individual Care Plans, Risk Assessments, and Local Authority commissioned care packages.
The role supports individuals to maintain independence, dignity, safety, and wellbeing while promoting choice, control, and inclusion.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Personal Care and Daily Living Support
Assist with washing, bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
Provide continence support, including catheter and stoma care (where trained)
Support safe moving and handling in line with risk assessments
Assist with medication administration in accordance with company policy and training
Support nutrition, hydration, and meal preparation
2. Specialist and Complex Support (where required and trained)
Dementia care support
Palliative and end-of-life care
Supporting individuals with physical disabilities
Supporting individuals with learning disabilities
Managing behaviours that challenge in a safe and person-centred manner
3. Safeguarding and Compliance
Adhere to safeguarding policies and report concerns immediately
Work in line with the Care Act 2014 and local safeguarding procedures
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care delivered
Follow infection prevention and control procedures
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with GDPR
4. Professional Conduct
Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion
Maintain professional boundaries at all times
Work collaboratively with families, social workers, district nurses, and other professionals
Participate in supervision, appraisal, and mandatory training
Working Environment
This role involves lone working within service users’ homes across Milnthorpe and surrounding rural areas of South Lakeland.
Due to the rural geography of Cumbria, travel between service users may be required. A driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable.
Pay and Conditions
Hourly Rate: £13.45 per hour
Pension contribution in line with statutory requirements
Paid induction and mandatory training
Ongoing supervision and professional development
Uniform and ID badge provided
Atlantizenith Unipessoal Ltd is committed to workforce development and maintaining a skilled and competent care workforce.
Person Specification
Essential:
Right to work in the UK
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
Ability to work in accordance with care plans and risk assessments
Good communication skills
Commitment to safeguarding and person-centred care
Desirable:
Previous experience in Health and Social Care
NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
Driving licence and access to vehicle
Recruitment Compliance
All recruitment will be conducted in accordance with:
Safer Recruitment Practices
CQC Regulations
DBS and reference checks
Right to Work checks
Employment history verification
Atlantizenith Unipessoal Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to fair, inclusive, and values-based recruitment.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.