Healthcare Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
Derby
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Healthcare
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Personal care Medication administration Moving & handling Communication skills Emotional support Clinical interventions

FULL DESCRIPTION

Healthcare Assistant, Derby, Derbyshire

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.

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Job description

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- Healthcare Assistant - Location: Derby, DE5 - Pay Rate: £14.00 - £16.00 Per hour - Shifts: Full-time & Part-time | Days: 8am-8pm | Nights: 8pm-8am |

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About us At [Employer hidden], we provide high-quality, person-centred care to individuals in their own homes. Every care package is tailored, with a compassionate and skilled team built around each person’s needs.

We live by the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment.

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The Role

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistants to support a gentleman in his early 80s living in the Derby area.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support him to live life as fully as possible, enabling him to remain active, independent, and engaged within his local community.

You will provide person-centred care tailored to his individual needs, including personal care, support with clinical interventions, and assistance with daily activities that promote his quality of life and overall wellbeing.

During evening and night shifts, you will support bedtime routines, provide reassurance and companionship, and remain attentive to his needs throughout the night to ensure comfort, safety, and dignity.

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Key Responsibilities

You will provide person-centred care, including:

  • Supporting with personal care and daily routines
  • Assisting with medication administration
  • Supporting with moving & handling needs
  • Delivering clinical interventions as required
  • Providing companionship and emotional support
  • Promoting independence and community access
  • Ensuring comfort, safety, and dignity at all times

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What We’re Looking For - Minimum 3 months’ care experience - Confident with medication, personal care, and moving & handling - Clear and effective communication skills - Full UK driving licence required for day shifts - A caring, reliable, and patient approach

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What We Offer - Competitive pay with enhancements where applicable - Regular confirmed rotas and flexible scheduling - Reward & recognition programme - 24/7 support from a dedicated team - Ongoing training and development within a national provider

Our funded training (including clinical skills) is provided free of charge; however, attendance is unpaid.

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Additional Information

Please note: Due to the nature of our vacancies, clients may request male or female staff depending on their care needs.

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Apply Now

If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply by submitting your CV through this job board.

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

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Job details

Job Ref 26039

Pay Rate (ph) £14.00 - £16.00

Location Derby, Derbyshire

Work Patterns Full Time, Part Time, Days, Nights,

Driver Required No

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