Healthcare assistant

Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

Pay
£12–£14 an hour
Location
Bradford, West Yorkshire
Type
Part time
Closing date
5 December 2026

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About the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job in Bradford

Medicare People is looking for Healthcare Assistants in Bradford for flexible shifts where the people you care for always come first. We value compassion, reliability and professionalism. You'll work in residential homes, nursing homes, supported living, hospitals and community-based care, focusing on meaningful care every day.

Pay is £14.50–£16 an hour, depending on the setting and the shift, with more for nights, weekends and bank holidays.

What you'll do

  • Personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting, continence care and personal hygiene, always with respect for privacy and following each person's care plan
  • Help people move safely, use mobility equipment and transfer, and keep them comfortable through the day
  • Prepare meals, help at mealtimes and encourage regular drinks
  • Offer companionship, conversation and reassurance, building trusting relationships that reduce loneliness and anxiety
  • Watch for changes in physical health, mood or behaviour and report concerns promptly

Additional Requirements:

-Females only

Working Hours:

10 am to 3 pm

Monday - Sunday

What we offer

  • Weekly pay through PAYE: tax and National Insurance handled for you, with clear payslips
  • Competitive, transparent rates, so you always know what to expect
  • Workplace pension contributions
  • Free scrubs and a professional ID badge
  • Shift alerts in the Sync app: review new shifts, manage your availability and respond in seconds
  • Shift patterns that fit around your life
  • Fast onboarding and a supportive team

What you'll need

  • At least six months of UK care experience
  • An enhanced DBS on the update service (or we arrange a new one)
  • Two references, one from your most recent care role
  • The right to work in the UK
  • Occupational health clearance
  • In-date mandatory training, such as moving and handling, basic life support, safeguarding and infection control (we can help you renew it)

What happens after I apply?

  • Fill in the form on this page and upload your CV
  • Our team reviews your application and sends you a link to set up your secure Sync account
  • Upload your compliance documents in Sync and see what is still needed
  • Attend a short interview, online or in person
  • Once approved, start receiving shifts that match your experience, availability and preferred settings

Please note we cannot offer visa sponsorship: you must already have the right to work in the UK.

About Medicare People

Medicare People is a nursing and healthcare staffing agency. We work with experienced nurses, healthcare assistants and carers who deliver consistent, person-centred care, and we match each of them only with work that suits their skills and the settings they enjoy.

Posted 4 November 2026. Applications close at the end of 5 December 2026. Questions? Call our recruitment team on 020 3443 9844 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm).

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