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Healthcare Assistant

Job in Totnes, Devon, TQ9, England, UK
Listing for: Cornwall Staff Agency Ltd
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-12
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Caregiver, Direct Support Professional/ Direct Care, Home Care
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 12.71 GBP Hourly GBP 12.71 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Healthcare Assistant

Location:

TQ9 postcode area
Pay: £12.71 per hour + Holiday Pay

Contract:

Ongoing Agency Work

Start Date:

ASAP

We are currently recruiting compassionate and experienced Healthcare Assistants to provide 2:1 support for individuals within the TQ9 area.

This rewarding role involves supporting adults with a range of complex needs, including challenging behaviour, epilepsy, and autism. Every individual is different, so you'll be providing person-centred care tailored to each person's specific needs.

Shift Patterns

Shifts vary and may include:

  • 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • 12:00pm - 5:00pm
  • 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Sleep-in shifts will also be required
Duties Include
  • Providing high-quality 2:1 care and support
  • Supporting individuals with daily living activities
  • Managing and responding appropriately to challenging behaviours
  • Supporting individuals with epilepsy in line with care plans and training
  • Promoting independence, dignity and choice
  • Completing accurate care documentation
  • Working closely with the wider care team to ensure safe, person-centred support
Requirements
  • Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker
  • Care Certificate (essential) Manual Handling, Safeguarding, Medication, First Aid
  • Up-to-date mandatory training
  • Enhanced Adult DBS registered and in date
  • Experience supporting individuals with challenging behaviour, epilepsy and autism is desirable
  • A caring, reliable and professional approach
Pay & Benefits
  • £12.71 per hour
  • Holiday pay accrued
  • Weekly PAYE pay every Friday
  • Flexible shifts
  • Ongoing work available for the right candidates
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