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Jobs in Health and Social Care
Health and Social Care is one of the largest employment sectors in Leicester and Leicestershire, which is continuing to grow and offer a wide range of career pathways. As well as direct care roles, there are also support roles in areas such as Activities Worker, Personal Assistant, Team Leader/Supervisor, Cook and Kitchen Assistant, Housekeeping and Maintenance.
Current vacancies are listed below.
Call to Care
Are you interested in doing some short-term work in social care?
The government's #CallToCare campaign is encouraging members of the public to apply for short-term & long-term opportunities in the adult social care sector.
Find out more by clicking the link below.
Health and Social Care Jobs
Day/Night assistants
Company: Harley House Nursing & Residential Home
Location: Leicester, LE2 3JE
Need to know: Providing the highest level of personal care and attention to residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive.
Day Shift – 7.30am to 7.45pm
Night Shift – 7.30pm to 7.30am
Pay: £8.99 per hour
Find out more about Day/Night assistants roles with Harley House
Closing Date: Not specified
Support Workers
Company: Global Access Care
Location: Corby, Kettering, Daventry and Northampton
Need to know: Drivers required but not essential, immediate starts available, career development available.
£9 - £10 per hour depending on experience
To apply please contact Recruitment on Tel: 07943698551 or Email Recruitment@globalaccesscare.co.uk
Closing Date: Not specified
Caregivers
Company: Wyville Home Care
Location: Enderby and Braunstone areas
Need to know: If you are looking to become a care assistant or already have experience as a caregiver or in domiciliary care, we'd love to hear from you. We also encourage people from different sectors to apply, whether that is: retail, hospitality, childcare, customer service. We provide FULL training from the start.
£9.50 - £20 per hour.
Find out more about Caregiver roles with Wyville Home Care
Closing Date: Not specified
Community Health Care Assistants
Company: Adaptus Cares
Location: Leicester
Need to know: We are looking for people who are passionate about great care to join our team. If you share our commitment to providing the best possible care services, we would love to hear from you! We are currently recruiting Community Health Care Assistants, covering the Leicester City Area. All training provided.
Find out more about Community Health Care Assistant roles on the Adaptus Cares website
Closing Date: Not specified
Various roles
Company: Creative Support
Location: Leicester and Leicestershire
Need to know: Working for Creative Support is more than just a job. It’s the opportunity to make a difference and have a positive impact on people’s lives. We are looking for caring individuals to join our dedicated teams across the country.
No previous experience is required and full training is provided. We are committed to employing a diverse workforce to provide responsive, person-centred support which promotes the independence, wellbeing and social inclusion of the people we support.
Find out more about roles with Creative Support on their website
Closing Date: Various
Day Care Assistant/Driver
Company: Santosh Community Centre
Location: Leicester, LE4 5DS
Need to know: Responsible for providing day care services and care that meet the needs of the Service Users in a safe, engaging and professional manner..
Find out more about Day Care Assistant/Driver role with Santosh Community Centre
Closing Date: Not specified
Day Care Manager
Company: Santosh Community Centre
Location: Leicester, LE4 5DS
Need to know: Responsible for running, maintaining and developing a fully supportive and non-discriminatory adult day care centre for service users predominantly from a South Asian background, ensuring the service users are the focus of all activities.
starting salary £20k can pay more depending on experience.
Find out more about Day Care Manager role with Santosh Community Centre
Closing Date: Not specified
Care Assistant
Company: iCall Care
Location: Leicester
Need to know: Full & Part time Care Assistant positions available - consistent and guaranteed hours. We are looking for both male and female carers to join our team.
• Salary: £9.00 per hour - increasing the longer that you stay with us.
• Shifts: Hours are available from 7am - 9pm (we would require some early and some lates, but you would have a balanced and set pattern within these times).
More information on Care Assistant role with iCall Care on their website
Closing Date: Not specified
Care Assistants
Company: Fosse Healthcare
Location: Leicester city and Wigston
Need to know: If giving care and helping people who need it is what you love doing, you’ll find working with us fulfilling and rewarding, and there will be a range of opportunities to improve your skills and advance your career. Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Permanent roles, salary: £8.75 - £8.90 per hour.
More information on Care Assistant roles on the Fosse Healthcare website
Closing Date: Not specified
Live In Care Giver
Company: Home Instead
Location: Leicester
Need to know: To live in a client’s home and provide a variety of non-medical services that enhance the quality of their life. To help clients and their families meet the challenges of aging with dignity, pride, care and compassion. It would be living with the Client on a rotation basis. 1 week on, 1 week off or more. Whatever suits them and the client. £700 per week.
5 positions available:
2 Gujarati speaking live in female CAREGivers who can both speak fluent Gujarati and cook Gujarati food and 3 female live in CAREGivers.
More information on Live In Care Giver roles with Home Instead
View case study of Live in Care Giver
Closing Date: Not specified
Healthcare Assistants
Company: Brand Care
Location: Leicester, Evington LE5 and Oadby LE2
Need to know: Are you interested in a career in Care? Are you passionate about helping others? Are you looking for a rewarding role?
We are looking for a team of bank care staff to support adults with their care and support needs. Settings vary between care homes and homecare for individuals living in the community.
Find out more about Healthcare Assistant roles with Brand Care at Indeed.co.uk
Closing Date: Not specified
Homecare Workers
Company: Synergy Homecare
Location: Leicester
Need to know: Synergy Homecare are always looking to hire enthusiastic, reliable and caring individuals to be a part of our team. You will recieve give regular training and mentoring to guarantee progress with us making a better future for you. Experience is not necessary, because we will provide you with all the training.
Find out more about Homecare Worker roles on the Synergy Homecare website
Closing Date: Not specified
Care Assistants
Company: TLR Healthcare
Location: Leicester, LE2, LE4 and LE5
Need to know: TLR Healthcare is recruiting Care Assistants to facilitate the independence of Service Users as much as possible and to encourage their wellbeing at the same time.
5-10 hours per day, early or late shift. £8 - £9 per hour.
More information on Care Assistant roles with TLR Healthcare
Closing Date: Not specified
Care Worker
Company: Meridian Health & Social Care
Location: Leicester
Need to know: This role is one of the most important roles within our company and is one of the most rewarding. This role helps the service users to live in the community for as long as possible by providing the care and support required to individuals and families.
Find out more and apply for Care Worker role on the Meridian Health & Social Care website
Closing Date: Not specified
Care Assistants
Company: Select Care Services
Location: Various across Leicester and Leicestershire
Need to know: Are you a caring, compassionate & friendly individual who enjoys helping others? Would you like to make a positive impact on somebody’s life?
18+? Car Driver? Biker/Cyclist/Walker?
If yes why not join our team?
Experience Not Essential, Full Training Provided, Flexible Hours Available, Excellent pay, Mileage Contribution, Paid Travelling Time, Pension, Holiday Pay, Free Uniform and PPE provided.
Find out more about Care Assistant roles on the Select Care Services website
Closing Date: Not specified
Care Workers
Company: DRC Private Homecare
Location: Leicester, St Matthews, Kirby Frith
Need to know: 3 care workers wanted, that can work in the St Matthews and/or Kirby Frith area of Leicester. No experience is required as training will be provided. The job is to provide care and support to vulnerable adults living in their own home. Driver is preferred. Candidates can send their CV direct to linda@drcprivatehomecare.co.uk .
Find out more about Care Worker roles on the DRC Private Homecare website
Closing Date: Not specified
Domiciliary Care Workers
Company: UK Care Team
Location: Leicester, LE2, LE3, LE4 and LE5.
Need to know: Experience is not necessary as we provide full training. We are looking for people who can drive and have access to their own vehicle but will happily accept non-driver's too. We can offer flexible hours to work around your personal circumstances, full-time and part-time. Salary: £9.00 to £9.50 /hour.
More information on Domiciliary Care Worker roles with UK Care Team
Closing Date: Not specified
Care Workers
Company: Carers Direct
Location: Leicester
Need to know: Experienced Care Workers required in the Leicester area. Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati speaking specially required. Excellent pay rates + holiday pay+ Mileage Tax Relief+ Private Pension.
More information on Care Worker roles with Carers Direct
Closing Date: Not specified
Care Assistants & Companions
Company: Home Instead
Location: Leicester
Need to know: Are you are looking for change in career? Something rewarding?
Home Instead are looking for Care Assistants & Companions in the Leicester area.
You must have a driving licence and access to a vehicle.
£9.50 - £10 per hour + mileage allowance.
More information on Care Assistants & Companions roles on the Home Instead website
Closing Date: Not specified
Care Support Worker
Company: Westminster Home Care
Location: Leicester
Need to know: You do not need to have previous experience as a care assistant as you will be trained and supported as you develop your experience within the role.
Pay rates £8.30 - £8.75 per hour.
More information on Care Support Worker role with Westminster Home Care
Closing Date: Not specified
Support Worker
Company: Pure Home Care
Location: Leicester
Need to know: Are you a caring individual looking for a new opportunity? If you are, then look no further. We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our award-winning Leicester team! Previous experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
The basic hourly wage for employees under 25 is £8.20. For those over 25, it's
£8.76. This rises to £12.50 on bank holidays. Mileage is also paid.
More information on Support Worker role with Pure Home Care
Closing Date: Not specified
Domiciliary Care Worker
Company: BCML Health
Location: Leicester
Need to know: To provide a Service of Care to service users to enable them to lead as independent a lifestyle as possible. Starting Salary - £9 per hour, Hours – Various FT/PT.
More information on Domiciliary Care Worker role with BCML Health
Closing Date: Not specified
Home Care Assistant
Company: Melton Care Services
Location: Various
Need to know: To provide practical assistance of the highest quality to vulnerable people in their own homes by assisting them with tasks of daily living in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and encourages independence. Hourly wage is between £9 p/h and £10.50 p/h.
More information on Home Care Assistant role with Melton Care Services
Closing Date: Not Specified
Day Care Assistant
Company: Prime Life Ltd
Location: Various
Need to know: Full Time positions for Day Care Assistants (working 8am – 8pm), Part Time position for a Day Care Assistant (working 8am – 2pm or 2pm – 8pm). £8.21 to £8.39 per hour dependent upon level of qualification.
Locations in Lutterworth, Market Harborough, Shepshed, Kirby Muxloe and Stoneygate, Leicester.
More information on Care Assistant role with Prime Life Ltd
Closing Date: Not specified
Care Assistant
Company: Bluebird Care
Location: Market Harborough and Oadby, LE2 5LT
Need to know: To support customers with all aspects of their day to day living, so they can enjoy the best possible quality of life. You will mostly work alone with the customer in their home. Providing care and support offers many rewards, but can also be challenging. Pay rate will be £9.20 per hour. The wages increase to £9.50 post successful completion of the 3 months probation.
More information on Care Assistant role with Bluebird Care
Closing Date: Not specified
Support Worker
Company: Precious Hope
Location: Various across Leicester
Need to know: To provide personal care and support to service users with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities. £9.20 per hour.
More information on Support Worker role with Precious Hope
Closing Date: Not specified
Team Leader
Company: Precious Hope
Location: Various across Leicester
Need to know: To take a lead role in supporting key workers to complete assessments and person-centered planning tools. To take part in preparing support plans and ensure support packages are established delivered, monitored and reviewed at appropriate intervals. £9.60 per hour.
More information on Team Leader role with Precious Hope
Closing Date: Not specified
Residential Support Worker
Company: Chartwell Trust Care
Location: Leicester (we have homes throughout the East Midlands area)
Need to know: Experience preferred but not essential, all training provided, DBS funded.
Apply: Call recruitment on 0116 368 0990 ask for Connor or Alex, or email cv to hr@chartwelltrust.org
Closing Date: Not specified
Supported Living Support worker
Company: Chartwell Trust Care
Location: Leicester (we have homes throughout the East Midlands area)
Need to know: Experience preferred but not essential, all training provided, DBS funded.
Apply: Call recruitment on 0116 368 0990 ask for Connor or Alex, or email cv to hr@chartwelltrust.org
Closing Date: Not specified
Health Care Assistant
Company: Sensitive Care Solutions
Location: Work available in all Leicester postcodes
Need to know: To provide Care in accordance with current best practice, according to policy and procedures, agreed standards, legislative requirements, relevant regulations under the direction of the Manager, and within the financial plans. £8.21 to £10 per hour.
More information on Health Care Assistant role with Sensitive Care Solutions
Closing Date: Not specified
Healthcare Assistant
Company: Bluewood
Location: Leicester, LE2 0PE
Need to know: To work in partnership with others to provide a range of innovative, creative and individualised support packages. Salary £8.21 - £9 per hour depending on experience. Hours – Part Time and Full Time Available.
More information on Healthcare Assistant role with Bluewood
Closing Date: Not specified
Care & Support Worker
Company: ACS
Location: Various
Need to know: To provide care to individuals, usually within their own homes, as a part of care in the community. You will be expected to perform a variety of tasks, according to individual needs and work towards a set of outcomes agreed by the service user.. £10 Per hour depending on experience, 0 hour contract.
More information on Care & Support Worker role with ACS
Closing Date: Not specified
Homecare Worker
Company: Medacs Healthcare
Location: Various
Areas covered include Quorn, Mountsorrell, Queniborough, Sileby, Barrow, East Goscote.
Pay Rate: £9.00 +
Can be full time, part time or nights
More information on Homecare role with Medacs Healthcare
Closing Date: Not specified
Full and Part Time Personal Carers
Company: Elite Carers & Home Support Ltd
Location: Leicester
Need to know: Excellent rates of pay, Full training, Mileage
allowance and much more. No experience required but would
be an advantage.
More information on the Full and Part Time Personal Carers role
Closing Date: Not specified
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Domiciliary Care Workers
Company: Hales Homecare Ltd
Location: Thurmaston and Birstall
Need to know: Driving licence required, no experience necessary, £8.75 per hour (£7.50 per hour for traveling time) + Mileage allowance
View Domiciliary Care Workers job description
To apply email Mahendra.Patel@leicester.gov.uk
Closing Date: Not specified
Care Assistants
Company: CRG
Location: Various across Leicestershire
Need to know: £8.75 to £9.00 per hour
Apply for Care Assistant role at the CRG website
Closing Date: Not specified
Volunteer with Langdale Care
During these difficult times Langdale Care Homes are looking for individuals with a caring nature who would be happy to volunteer and give back to the elderly. This could be through helping with feeding or joining in with activities.
There are various locations across Leicestershire, click the link below to find out more.