Healthcare Assistant

Making someone feel safe, comfortable and properly cared for can make all the difference to their day. As a Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker, you'll provide essential care across services in Teesside, with the flexibility to choose shifts that fit around your availability.

We're recruiting experienced care professionals for a growing agency staffing team, covering planned and short-notice bookings across different care settings. Whether you prefer days, nights or weekends, you'll have opportunities to put your skills to good use while supporting people who depend on quality care.

What's in it for you

• Hourly pay starting from £13.00, paid weekly.
• Flexible agency shifts to fit around your commitments.
• Day, night and weekend shifts available.
• Opportunities to work across different care services throughout Teesside.
• Planned bookings alongside additional short notice shift opportunities.
• The chance to broaden your experience across a variety of care environments.

Your responsibilities as a Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker

• Deliver person-centred care that protects dignity, comfort and independence.
• Assist individuals with personal care, mobility and everyday activities according to their needs.
• Follow individual care plans to ensure consistent, appropriate support.
• Recognise and report changes in individuals' wellbeing or care requirements.
• Maintain accurate care records and follow safeguarding procedures.
• Work alongside care teams to maintain safe, supportive environments across different services.

What we're looking for in a Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker

• Previous UK-based care experience, including a minimum of six months in a relevant setting.
• An Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the DBS Update Service and the right to work in the UK.
• Up-to-date mandatory training and compliance documentation, including practical Moving & Handling and Basic Life Support.
• Training covering safeguarding, health and safety, infection control, MCA, DoLS, GDPR, dementia, learning disabilities and autism, alongside other required care compliance subjects.
• Experience completing care documentation and communicating effectively within care settings. Previous 1:1 care experience would be advantageous.

Working hours Flexible agency shifts across Teesside, including days, nights and weekends. Availability for planned and short-notice bookings is required, alongside a willingness to travel between different care locations.

Ready to put your care experience to work with greater flexibility? Apply today for this Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker opportunity and take the next step towards regular agency shifts across Teesside.

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