Support Worker / Care Assistant

Support Worker / Care Assistant – Leicester Location: Leicester, LE4 Pay: £12.71 per hour Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week Shifts: Days and nights Brookes HC Recruitment Ltd is recruiting Support Workers and Care…

Pay rate £12.71/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 20 August 2026

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Support Worker / Care Assistant – Leicester

Location: Leicester, LE4
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week
Shifts: Days and nights

Brookes HC Recruitment Ltd is recruiting Support Workers and Care Assistants for a residential care service in Leicester.

This is a full-time opportunity for compassionate, reliable people who can provide person-centred support and contribute positively to the lives of those using the service.

Shift pattern

Applicants must be flexible to work both day and night shifts:

* Days: 7:45am–8:15pm

* Nights: 7:45pm–8:15am

Please only apply if you are genuinely able to work a combination of days and nights.

Responsibilities

* Supporting people with their daily routines

* Providing respectful personal care when required

* Promoting independence, dignity and choice

* Supporting emotional and social wellbeing

* Following individual care plans

* Maintaining accurate records

* Working closely with colleagues to provide safe, consistent care

* Following safeguarding, health and safety and medication procedures

Requirements

* Previous care or support work experience is preferred but not essential

* A compassionate and respectful approach

* Good communication and teamwork skills

* Reliability and flexibility

* Willingness to complete all required training and pre-employment checks

* Availability to work both days and nights

* An existing right to work in the UK

Sponsorship is not available for this position. Applications from candidates requiring sponsorship cannot be considered.

To apply, submit your current CV or contact Leah at Brookes HC Recruitment Ltd

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