Healthcare assistant with mental care experience- no sponsorship provided

Skycare Huddersfield, England May 8, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay £12.82/hour
Work Onsite
Contract Contract

Healthcare assistant with mental care experience- no sponsorship provided focuses on assisting patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating.

What the role involves

  • Assisting patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
  • Supporting healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality patient care.
  • Record patients' vital signs.
  • Maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Provide emotional support and companionship to patients.
  • Assisting with the administration of medication under supervision.

Skills and requirements

  • Experience in a similar role in the UK for at least 1 year.
  • Ability to follow care plans effectively.
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Experience in providing care in a home care setting.

Confirmed role details

  • Permanent contract.
  • 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statuary bank holidays).
  • Diploma Offered from day 1 of your start date.
  • Set shift patterns. four-week rolling rota.

Candidate fit

  • patience, respectful communication, careful record keeping, and dependable care standards
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