Healthcare Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 March 2026
LOCATION
Darlington
TYPE
Part-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Healthcare
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Medication Administration Personal Care Moving and Handling Communication Skills Client Support Care Planning

FULL DESCRIPTION

Healthcare Assistant, Darlington, County Durham

Pay Rate: £13.00 - £20.00

Shifts: Part Time | Days & Nights | Shift times vary

Job description

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- Healthcare Assistant

- Location: Darlington

- Pay Rate: £13.00 - £20.00

- Shifts: Part Time | Days & Nights | Shift times vary

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About us

At [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], we provide high-quality, person-centred care to people in the comfort of their own homes. Every individual we support has unique needs – we tailor every care package to them, building a compassionate and skilled team around their requirements.

We live and work by the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment – and we’re looking for people who share those values.

We’re hiring across multiple locations, so even if this position isn’t your perfect match, we'd encourage you to apply today to hear about other opportunities in your area.

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Meet Our Clients

We are currently supporting both adult and child clients across the Darlington area and are seeking compassionate, dedicated individuals to provide high-quality, person-centred care tailored to each individual’s needs.

In this role, you will support clinical interventions, assist with daily care routines, and help clients take part in meaningful activities, such as spending time with family and friends or enjoying outings within the community.

You will also support evening and bedtime routines, offering reassurance and companionship while remaining attentive and responsive to clients’ needs as they arise.

When working with our younger clients, you will actively engage them in their favourite activities, including arts and crafts, outdoor play, educational games, and sensory-based activities.

Please note: Due to the nature of our vacancies, our clients have the right to request either female or male staff.

Our clients have specifically requested female care staff to join their team.

“This isn't just a job – it’s your opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life.”

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What You’ll Need

- 3 months’ care experience

- Confident with medication, personal care, moving and handling

- Clear Communication Skills

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What We Offer

- Competitive hourly pay with enhancements for nights and weekends

- Regular confirmed rotas and flexible scheduling

- Reward & recognition programme

- Supportive management and 24/7 on-call support

- Opportunity to grow within a values-led, national care provider

Our funded training, including clinical skills, comes at no cost to you, though attendance is unpaid.

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Apply Now

If you're passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and meet the requirements outlined above, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV through this job board.

For more information about this role or our recruitment process, please visit our website.

We look forward to welcoming you to the [Employer hidden] team.

*[Employer hidden] is an equal opportunity employer, advertising numerous vacancies on behalf of our clients and these specific requirements do not reflect the views of our organisation.*

Job details

Job Ref 25517

Pay Rate (ph) £13.00 - £20.00

Location Darlington, County Durham

Work Patterns Part Time, Days, Nights,

Driver Required No

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