Healthcare Assistant

MCS Healthcare; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care provider in Leicester seeks compassionate Health Care Assistants to deliver high-quality care to clients in various settings. The role offers between £16.50 and £18.00 per hour with flexible shifts. Candidates must have at least one year of care experience and relevant qualifications, including a Care Certificate. Join a team that values your contributions and provides ongoing training and recognition for your dedication.

Benefits

Paid Induction & Sign-Offs

Ongoing Training & Development

Recognition Awards

Flexible Shifts

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of care experience.
• A Full UK driving licence.
• Safeguarding Level 2 or 3.
• A DBS registered on the Update Service.
• Valid Manual Handling & Basic Life Support training.

Responsibilities

• Administering medication.
• PEG care and suctioning.
• Tracheostomy care.
• Oxygen support via nasal cannula.
• Monitoring health observations.
• Managing epilepsy and other complex needs.
• Providing reassurance, dignity, and emotional support.

Skills

Tracheostomy care

Catheter suctioning

PEG feeding

Oxygen therapy

Epilepsy management

Medication administration

Education

Care Certificate or NVQ in Health & Social Care

Job description

Join a Care Provider That Truly Values You – Every Minute, Every Shift

Health Care Assistants – Leicester

Pay: £16.50 – £18.00 per hour

Job Types: Full-time | Part-time | Flexible Zero-Hour Contracts

Are you a compassionate, experienced carer looking for a role where your work really matters and your time is truly valued?

At MCS Healthcare, we don’t just talk about quality care—we live it. We’re a CQC-regulated provider supporting people in the community, from those with everyday needs to individuals requiring more complex care. And we know that great care only happens when we look after our team just as much as we look after our clients.

Why Join MCS Healthcare?

We get it—care work can be demanding, but also deeply rewarding. That’s why we’ve built a supportive, respectful environment where you’re paid for every minute you work, trained to succeed, and recognised for your commitment.

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Here’s what we offer:

Excellent Pay – £16.50 to £18.00 per hour

Paid Induction & Sign-Offs – We value your time from the very beginning

Ongoing Training & Development – Whether you’re brushing up or branching out, we’ve got you covered

Recognition That Matters – From ‘Employee of the Month’ to Long Service Awards, your dedication won’t go unnoticed

Shifts That Fit Your Life – Days, nights, weekdays, weekends – you decide what works for you

What We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for kind, capable people who bring experience, empathy, and a calm approach to complex situations. If you’ve worked in care before—especially within the NHS or community settings—you’ll feel right at home with us.

To be successful, you’ll need:

A Care Certificate or NVQ in Health & Social Care

At least 1 year of care experience

Experience with

• Tracheostomy care
• Catheter suctioning
• PEG feeding
• Oxygen therapy
• Epilepsy management
• Medication administration

A Full UK driving licence

Safeguarding Level 2 or 3

A DBS registered on the Update Service

Valid Manual Handling & Basic Life Support training

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Administering medication
• PEG care and suctioning
• Tracheostomy care
• Oxygen support via nasal cannula
• Monitoring health observations
• Managing epilepsy and other complex needs
• Providing reassurance, dignity, and emotional support every step of the way

Sound Like a Good Fit?

If you’re a caring professional who wants to work somewhere you’re respected, paid fairly, and given real opportunities to grow—we’d love to welcome you to the MCS Healthcare family.

Apply now and start the next chapter in your healthcare journey with a team that truly values what you do.

Please note: We do not hold a UK Sponsorship Licence. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.