On-Site Care
Temporary
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire,
About the Female Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job in Peterborough
There are many Female Healthcare Assistant (HCA) jobs in Peterborough, and this flexible role lets you support individuals who need help with daily living tasks. You’ll work shifts in different care settings across the area.
Shifts are available in residential care, nursing homes, and supported living in Peterborough. Choose the hours and settings that suit you.
Rapid turnaround - you could be working in 48 hours (subject to compliance).
Additional requirements:
- Female
- Minimum 12 months’ care experience
- Experience with complex care is preferred
- Tracheostomy
- Nebulisation
- Suctioning
- Cough Assist
- Oxygen Therapy
- Epilepsy
- Enteral feeding
- Medication administration via PEG
What we offer
- Earn between £20.00 to £25.00/hr
- Weekly pay
- Flexible shifts
- Choose your own rota patterns
- Consistent work available in Peterborough
- Bank holiday pay enhancements
- Free scrub set + training potential
- 24/7 management support
What you'll do
- Provide high-quality care within healthcare and community settings
- Promote dignity, independence, and comfort
- Assist with personal care and mobility support
- Encourage nutrition, hydration, and routine care
- Administer medication correctly and safely
- Observe and escalate changes in condition
- Assist with clinical duties where trained
- Offer emotional support and companionship
- Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive space
- Work alongside families and professionals
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation
- Build strong relationships with individuals in your care
- Ongoing Female Healthcare Assistant (HCA) opportunities across Peterborough
What you'll bring
- Minimum 6 months’ UK experience in a care home or nursing home setting
- A calm and compassionate approach to care delivery
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
- Reliable, professional, and organised
- Experience supporting day-to-day care needs
- Commitment to person-centred care
- Understanding of dignity and respectful support
- Ability to work in line with care plans and policies
- Attention to detail and good observation skills
- Eagerness to develop within the healthcare sector
Apply today
To apply for this and other Female Healthcare Assistant (HCA) jobs in Peterborough please simply complete the application form. Please ensure your attached your CV with your application.
Please note we do not sponsor visas.
What happens after I apply?
- Apply here by completing the on‑page form.
- You’ll receive an invite to create your online account after review.
- Enter your personal details and preferred shift times.
- Finish compliance and registration tasks in the account.
- Start applying for shifts, often within 48 hours (subject to compliance).
About Medicare People
At Medicare People, we connect dedicated healthcare workers with rewarding care jobs across Peterborough and the wider UK. As a leading provider, we offer a supportive environment, competitive pay, and the chance to make a meaningful difference every day.
In our capacity as a Female Healthcare Assistant (HCA) agency and medical staffing agency as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, we operate as an intermediary between applicants and our clients. This means we represent our clients’ needs while ensuring candidates are matched appropriately, ethically, and fairly.
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