If you’ve ever thought about healthcare careers, now’s a good time to explore them. These are jobs where what you do actually matters — to real people, every single day. It’s not always easy, and it’s rarely quiet, but it’s the kind of work that sticks with you.

At Cucumber Recruitment, we help people find their place in the care sector. Some are just starting out. Others are switching careers or picking up extra shifts. Whatever stage you’re at, we’ll help you find something that fits.

So, What Does a Healthcare Job Involve?

It depends on the role. You could be helping someone get dressed in the morning, keeping them company through the day, or supporting them through something difficult. Some jobs are based in care homes. Others might be out in the community or one-to-one in someone’s home.

You might be helping with physical tasks — like mobility, meals or medication — or just being there as a calm, steady presence. Every job’s different, but one thing stays the same: people rely on you, and that means something.

Is Healthcare Work Right for You?

You don’t need a specific background to do well in healthcare. It helps if you’re good with people. It helps even more if you’re patient, reliable, and don’t mind mucking in.

This kind of work suits people who:

• Keep calm when things get busy
• Notice the little things that make someone feel comfortable
• Are happy working with a team (but can handle things on their own too)
• Want to go home knowing they’ve done something useful

It’s not for everyone, but if this sounds like you, you’ll probably settle in quickly.

Why People Work With Us

We keep things simple. We work with care providers all over the UK and place people in roles where they can do good work. Some people want something steady, others are after short-term shifts — we cover both.

We’ve been doing this for a while, so we know what care work’s really like. We understand the pressure, the long days, the last-minute changes — and we’re here to help you through it, not add to the stress.

Roles We Recruit For

There are lots of ways to work in healthcare. Here are some of the roles we help people into regularly:

• Nursery Practitioner
• Healthcare Assistant
• Female Healthcare Assistant
• Addiction Therapist
• Lead Addiction Therapist
• Support Worker
• Support Coordinator
• Care Assistant
• Children’s Support Worker
• Healthcare Management

Looking for a New Role?

If you’re ready to get started — or just want to see what’s out there — check out the latest roles on our jobs board. No pressure. If something looks right, we’ll help you take it from there.