Healthcare Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 March 2026
LOCATION
Darlington
TYPE
Part-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Healthcare
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Healthcare Medication Administration Personal Care Moving and Handling Communication Skills Clinical Care PEG Feeding

FULL DESCRIPTION

Healthcare Assistant, Darlington, County Durham

Important information Please note that [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] does not hold a sponsorship licence. Therefore, we are unable to consider applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK, either currently or in the future.

### Job description

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- Healthcare Assistant - Location: Darlington, DL1 - Pay Rate Day shifts: £13.00 - £15.00 per hour| Sleep-in shifts: £139 - £155 per night - Shifts: Part Time| Day & Sleep-in Shifts| 24 hours per week

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About us

At [Employer hidden], 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.

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Meet Our Client

We are seeking caring, reliable, and compassionate Healthcare Assistants to join a dedicated team supporting a friendly lady with complex care needs in her own home. She has congenital muscular dystrophy, which affects her muscle strength and mobility, and requires ongoing support with daily living and clinical care.

She has a great sense of humour and a wide range of interests. She loves animals, especially small pets such as rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, and mice, and her favourite dog breed is a corgi. She also enjoys jigsaws, board games like Scrabble and Monopoly, and watching TV shows including EastEnders, The Simpsons, and Police Interceptors.

She is a huge fan of Charmed and has an impressive collection of memorabilia from the show. She also enjoys getting out in the community, with activities such as bowling, arcades, and shopping trips. In this role, you will provide person-centred care, including personal care, medication administration, and bespoke moving and handling.

You will also support with clinical tasks such as PEG feeding, ventilation management, and other aspects of her complex care needs

This is a rewarding role for someone who is focused, energetic, and passionate about helping others live full and enjoyable lives.

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

“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 25810

Pay Rate (ph) £13.00 - £15.00

Location Darlington, County Durham

Work Patterns Part Time, Days, Nights,

Driver Required No

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