Female Healthcare Assistant

Cucumber Recruitment · Exeter, South West

Female Healthcare Assistant at Cucumber Recruitment, based in Exeter, South West, paying £13.00 - £16.50 per hour. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£13.00 - £16.50 per hour
Location
Exeter, South West
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 month ago
Closes
8 Sep 2026
Sector
Healthcare Assistant

9% below the typical rate for healthcare assistant

Reference 319c9dc40270cae314abf144faaa46e8d15e7f9e

About the role

Join Our Outstanding Team at Cucumber Recruitment!

At Cucumber, we are more than just a recruitment agency — we are a family of passionate and dedicated healthcare professionals. Our mission is to match talented Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) with rewarding roles that make a real impact. With a focus on quality, compassion, and personal growth, we work with some of the UK's top healthcare providers to ensure our team is always supported, valued, and encouraged to thrive.

Are you a compassionate, dedicated individual looking to make a real difference in people's lives? We connect passionate HCAs with exceptional care opportunities across the UK. We are looking for motivated HCAs to provide outstanding care and support in a variety of healthcare settings.

=== Key Responsibilities ===
• Provide person-centred care and support in care homes and residential settings.
• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting).
• Support with meals, medication prompts/administration (as appropriate), and mobility.
• Promote dignity, respect, and independence; build trusting relationships.
• Record and report wellbeing accurately; follow care plans.
• Work closely with healthcare professionals and families to deliver high standards of care.

=== Why Choose Cucumber Recruitment? ===
• Flexible shifts (full-time, part-time, temporary options).
• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training (incl. Care Certificate opportunities).
• Supportive team with 24/7 assistance.
• FREE uniform and FREE Access N.I check.
• Holiday pay; weekend/bank holiday enhancements.
• Refer-a-friend bonus; staff discounts and wellness programs.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

=== Experience & Requirements ===
• NISCC registration.
• Ability to travel to EX1.
• Excellent command of English (written and verbal).
• Minimum 6 months' UK experience in a professional care home.
• Face-to-face Moving and Handling of People Certificate.
• Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and dignity in care.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team; reliable, punctual, and flexible.
• Right to work in the UK.

=== Job Details ===
• Job Location: Exeter, EX1.
• Employment Type: Temporary.
• Salary: £13.00 – £16.50 per hour.

Reference: 319c9dc40270cae314abf144faaa46e8d15e7f9e · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 8 Sep 2026 · Listed via Cucumber Recruitment

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