Healthcare Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Gateshead
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

Care Experience Medication Administration Personal Care Moving and Handling Communication Compassionate Care Clinical Interventions Patient Support

FULL DESCRIPTION

Healthcare Assistant, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Location: Gateshead, NE10

Pay Rate: £13.00 - £17.50 per hour

Shifts: Part Time | Days | Shift times vary

Job Description

Important information

Please note that [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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.


About us

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], 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.

Meet Our Client

We’re currently supporting adult and child clients in the Gateshead and surrounding areas and are looking for compassionate, dedicated individuals to deliver high-quality, person-centred care tailored to their needs. In this role, you’ll manage clinical interventions, assist with daily care routines, and support clients in meaningful activities—such as spending time with family and friends or going on community outings.

You’ll also assist with bedtime routines, offering companionship, staying attentive and responsive, and addressing care needs as they arise. With younger clients, you’ll engage in their favourite activities, including arts and crafts, outdoor play, educational games, and sensory activities.

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.”

What You’ll Need

  • 3 months’ care experience
  • Confident with medication, personal care, moving and handling
  • Clear communication skills

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.

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 — sign up to reveal] team.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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: 26067
  • Pay Rate (ph): £13.00 - £17.50
  • Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
  • Work Patterns: Part Time, Days
  • Driver Required: No

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