Care Assistant

Ocean Healthcare; Exeter; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialist face-to-face training

Nurse-led clinical team and trainers

Days & Nights shifts

Job summary

Ocean Healthcare is seeking Care Assistants to join our Complex Care Team in the Exeter area. Roles include day and night shifts with 12-hour contracts, providing high-quality 1:1 or 2:1 support to children and adults with complex health needs in home or community settings.

Training is specialist and face-to-face, delivered by our nurse-led clinical team. Pay rates start from £13.50–£17.80 per hour depending on complexity, with opportunities for training and career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of UK experience as a Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker.
• Two UK work references (at least one care-related).
• Reliability and good communication.
• Right to work in the UK (No visa sponsorship).

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or 2:1 support for children and/or adults with complex health needs.
• Care may be delivered in home or community settings.
• Follow specialist training and care plans delivered by a nurse-led clinical team.
• Support may include airway management, PEG feeding, medication administration, tracheostomy care, cough assist and suction as required.

Skills

UK work experience

Reliability

Good communication

Job description

Care Assistant

Join Our Complex Care Team in the Exeter area - Days & Nights Available. Supporting Children and Adults. Minimum 12 Hours.

Days & Nights | Various Shifts | 12 Hour Contracts Available

Join Ocean Healthcare’s Complex Care Team in the Exeter area, supporting children and adults in their own homes through consistent, high-quality care. We’re looking for confident, committed Care Assistants to provide specialist 1:1 or 2:1 support for children and/or adults with complex health needs.

You’ll be supporting children and adults with complex care needs in their home environment or in the community. Care may be delivered on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis, depending on needs.

Complex care can include:

• Airway management and monitoring
• PEG feeding
• Medication administration
• Tracheostomy care
• Cough assist
• Deep suction

We’ll talk you through the specific packages of care so you know exactly what to expect.

Training & Support

You’ll receive specialist, face-to-face training delivered by our nurse-led clinical team and expert trainers, tailored to the individual you’ll be supporting. We don’t expect you to know everything on day one - we make sure you’re prepared, confident and supported before you step into the role.

Pay Rates & Shift

Pay rates starting from £13.50 - £17.80 per hour, depending on complexity

Why Join Us?

We're not afraid to say we're a little bit old fashioned. We believe in treating people right, providing great quality care and being proud of what we do. When you work with us, you’re part of a supportive, professional and highly regarded team. Our philosophy is Live Happy Care Well. Check out OceanHealthcareUK on Facebook to find out more about us!

What You'll Need:

At least 1 year of UK experience as a Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker

Two UK work references (at least one must be care-related)

Reliability and Good Communication

Right to work in the UK (We do not offer Work Visa)