Healthcare Assistant

Posted 09 Nov 2026

First Option Healthcare

Downham Market (Nursing)


Job Type:permanentDuration:
Category:NursingRecruiter Reference:FirstOHC/TP/389/835
URL for Applications:Apply HereSalary:£15 - £18

First Option Healthcare are a Complex Care provider who specialise in providing care to Children & Adults with Complex needs in their own home. You’ll deliver personalised care and support to our clients in their own homes to help maintain dignity & self-worth and promote independence.

We are looking for a caring, compassionate, bubbly & energetic Healthcare assistant to look after a 66 year old male who lives in his own home based in PE38, Due to the nature of this role you would need to be a driver holding a full UK driving license.

You will need to have a minimum of 6 months experience working with adults with spinal injuries & complex needs

Main Responsibilities

  • Provide 1:1 care to patients in their own home
  • Build rapport with family members and other staff members
  • Making sure care plans are followed and client dignity & respect is practiced
  • Drive client to appointments

Requirements for the role:

  • Spinal injury experience
  • Autonomic Dysreflexia knowledge
  • Manual Handling
  • Bowel Care
  • Medication Administration,
  • Suprapubic Catheter Care,
  • Assistance With All Care
  • Ensure care plans and other information are followed and changes escalated to clinical leads
  • Support client outside the home when required i.e. medical appointments, family trips and days out

Shift Patterns

Mondays - Sundays Days: 08:00 -21:00 (13 hours)

Monday - Sunday Nights: 21:00 - 10:00 (13 hours)

Benefits:

  • Book your shifts in advance up to 6 weeks ahead
  • ⁠Bespoke training given to support role
  • Weekly Pay & Competitive rates
  • Free CPD accredited training to help your career
  • Referral Bonus Scheme – Earn up to £250 per candidate referral

Unfortunately, we do not currently offer sponsorship for candidates

INDJ

How to Apply

Apply Online