TERMS & CONDITIONS
HCA Winter Joining Bonus
Leadcare Recruitment is pleased to launch our Winter 2025–2026 Healthcare Assistant Joining Bonus Campaign.
Eligible HCAs who register during the campaign and meet the required hours can earn:
- £500 Full-Time Bonus (400 hours)
- £250 Part-Time Bonus (200 hours)
These Terms & Conditions explain exactly how the scheme works.
Launches Black Friday – Friday, 28 November 2025
Definitions
Application Date
The date the applicant submits their initial registration form.
Signed Off / Fully Compliant
The applicant has completed all registration and compliance requirements and has received written confirmation from Leadcare that they are cleared to work.
This includes:
- Completion of all registration forms
- All compliance documentation submitted
- Right-to-work and ID verification
- AccessNI / DBS clearance (where applicable)
- Mandatory training completed
- References returned
- Occupational health requirements completed (if applicable)
- Uniform issued
- ID badge issued
An applicant is not considered compliant or eligible to work until all items above are completed.
Qualifying Hours
Only hours worked through Leadcare Recruitment and verified/approved in Leadcare’s scheduling systems.
Qualifying Period
The 10-week period during which hours must be completed after compliance approval.
Bonus Claim Window
The 2-week period after completing all required hours.
Promotion Period
The Joining Bonus Campaign runs from:
Friday 28 November 2025 → Friday 9 January 2026
Applicants must begin their application within these dates to be eligible.
Eligibility
The bonus is open to:
- Any new HCA who has never previously registered with Leadcare Recruitment.
- Returning HCAs may be considered at Leadcare’s discretion.
Leadcare’s eligibility decisions are final.
Registration & Compliance Requirements
To qualify:
a) The applicant must begin their application between 28 Nov 2025 and 9 Jan 2026.
b) The applicant must be fully signed off, cleared, and ready to work within 4 weeks of their application date.
Signed off includes meeting all compliance requirements listed in Section 1, including uniform and ID badge issued.
Leadcare is not responsible for external delays (e.g., AccessNI processing, references).
If the applicant is not fully compliant within 4 weeks, they cannot participate in the bonus scheme.
Bonus Levels & Hour Requirements
Once fully compliant, the HCA has 10 weeks to complete the required hours:
Full-Time Bonus – £500
- Must complete 400 hours
- Approx. 37 shifts (based on 11-hour shifts)
- ~3–4 long shifts per week
Part-Time Bonus – £250
- Must complete 200 hours
- Approx. 19 shifts
- ~2 long shifts per week
Additional rules:
- Only verified and approved hours count.
- Mixed shift patterns are accepted.
- Only one Joining Bonus may be claimed.
Final Deadline for Completion of Hours
Regardless of each HCA’s compliance date:
All bonus-qualifying hours must be completed no later than Sunday 29 March 2026.
Hours completed after this date will not count.
Qualifying Period (10 Weeks Per Candidate)
Each HCA receives 10 weeks from the date they are fully signed off.
Example:
- Application: 10 Dec 2025
- Signed off: 5 Jan 2026
- Qualifying window: 5 Jan → 16 Mar 2026
Shift Availability
- Leadcare cannot guarantee specific hours or shifts.
- Hours depend on client demand, skills, and flexibility.
- HCAs must keep availability updated in the Leadcare App.
- Reasonable flexibility is required to achieve hour targets.
Cancellations, Conduct & Reliability
- Excessive cancellations, poor reliability, or misconduct may lead to disqualification.
- One cancellation may be excused in exceptional circumstances.
- Required hours must still be completed within the allowed timeframe.
Fair Use of the Bonus Scheme
This scheme is intended for HCAs seeking ongoing work with Leadcare.
Leadcare may withdraw eligibility in cases of:
- Bonus-only participation
- Abuse of the scheme
- Attempted manipulation of shift patterns
- Client complaints or performance issues
Tracking Hour Progress
HCAs are responsible for monitoring their progress through:
- The Leadcare App, or
- Requesting an hours summary from the office
Hours cannot be amended after the campaign deadline.
Claiming the Bonus
To claim:
- Notify Leadcare within 2 weeks of completing required hours.
- Final claim deadline: Friday 10 April 2026.
Claims must be emailed to:
📧 info@leadcarerecruitment.com
Subject: “Joining Bonus Claim”
Late claims will not be accepted.
Payment Terms
The bonus will:
- Be paid via bank transfer
- Be subject to tax and NI
- Be issued within 14 days of claim approval
Leadcare’s Rights
Leadcare reserves the right to:
- a) Modify these Terms & Conditions
b) Withdraw the scheme
c) Reject claims that do not meet requirements
d) Make final decisions on interpretation of these Terms & Conditions
Separate Agreement
These Terms & Conditions operate independently of the HCA’s Terms of Engagement with Leadcare.
Summary
Requirement | Full-Time Bonus | Part-Time Bonus |
Bonus Amount | £500 | £250 |
Hours Required | 400 hours | 200 hours |
Approx. Shifts (11 hrs) | ~37 | ~19 |
Weekly Average (10 weeks) | 3–4 shifts | 2 shifts |
Application Window | 28 Nov 2025 → 9 Jan 2026 | Same |
Must Be Signed Off Within | 4 weeks | Same |
Hour Completion Window | 10 weeks | Same |
Final Hour Deadline | Sunday 29 March 2026 | Same |
Final Claim Deadline | Friday 10 April 2026 | Same |
Bonus Paid Within | 14 days | 14 day |