Sometimes, care needs to be personal. For cultural reasons, privacy, or just comfort, some people prefer support from a female carer. That’s where female healthcare assistants come in.

It’s the same kind of hands-on, day-to-day work as any healthcare assistant role — helping people stay comfortable, supported, and independent. But in these roles, gender matters, and being a woman is part of what makes you right for the job.

At Cucumber Recruitment, we work with care homes, supported living providers, and families across the UK who are looking for female staff. If you’re someone who shows up, gets on with things, and genuinely cares, we’ll help you find the right place.

What You’ll Be Doing

Most of the time, it’s the basics — washing, dressing, making meals, giving meds, maybe just having a conversation when someone needs it. It’s not always glamorous, but it’s important.

In roles like these, personal care is often a big part of the job. That could mean helping with bathing, changing clothes, or toileting — the kind of support where many service users ask for a woman specifically.

You might work on your own or with a team, depending on the setup. It could be one-to-one care in someone’s home or part of a bigger service with more staff around.

Is This the Right Fit?

This kind of work isn’t for everyone. You’ve got to be okay with getting close to people — not just physically, but emotionally too. Some days are easy. Others are tough. But if you’ve got the right mindset, it can be one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever do.

You’ll probably do well if:

• You’re patient, even when things are slow
• You treat people with respect, no matter what their needs are
• You’re okay with hands-on care and don’t flinch at the hard stuff
• You know how to listen, not just talk
• You can handle responsibility and stay calm when things change last minute

Why Come to Us?

We won’t overcomplicate things. You tell us what kind of work you’re after — days, nights, short-term, longer-term — and we’ll tell you what’s available.
We’ve placed loads of female carers in roles across the country. We know where the demand is and how to get you started quickly. No nonsense, no long wait times, no being passed from person to person. Just proper jobs with care providers who need people like you.

Ready to Get Going?

You can check out the latest jobs. If you’re already working in care and want a change, or if you’re looking to get back into it, we’ll help however we can.