Health Care Assistant
Listed on 2026-09-23
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Healthcare
Direct Support Professional/ Direct Care, Caregiver, Mental Health
Peterborough, United Kingdom | Posted on 09/21/2026
Peterborough
Rolling Shift Pattern
3 on 4 off
4 on 3 off
12 hour shifts 8am - 8pm and 8pm - 8am
** Unfortunately we cannot offer Sponsorship**
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives?
We're looking for caring, resilient, and dedicated Support Workers to join a specialist Learning Disabilities and Complex Care service in Peterborough.
You’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and behaviours that may challenge, helping them to live fulfilling, independent lives in a safe, person-centred environment.
What You'll Be Doing- Supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex care needs
- Encouraging independence, choice, and community participation
- Providing personal care where required
- Supporting individuals with positive behaviour support plans
- Assisting with medication and daily living activities
- Building positive, trusting relationships with the people you support
- Maintaining accurate records and following individual care plans
- Promoting dignity, respect, and person-centred care at all times
- Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or complex care needs is desirable
- Experience supporting individuals with autism, behaviours that challenge, or mental health needs is advantageous
- A caring, patient, and compassionate approach
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred support
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends where required
- £14.00 per hour
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
- Career progression opportunities
- Supportive management team
- A rewarding role where no two days are the same
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to people's lives every day
At New Way Recruitment, we believe in Heart-Led Hiring in Care. Guided by our ethos of “Recruiting with Care, Placing with Purpose”, we are committed to a recruitment experience where compassion meets opportunity.
Our promise is simple: a heart-led, confidential, and individually tailored approach for every candidate and client we support. You can be assured that our team handles every step of the process with integrity, understanding, and genuine care.
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