Complex Community Healthcare Assistant

Newcross Healthcare Solutions; Exeter; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same day Pay

Long term Bookings

Unlimited Training

Referral Bonus

Perks at Work

Job summary

Newcross Healthcare Solutions is recruiting experienced Healthcare Assistants to join our Community Care team in Exeter, Devon. You will support a bright young girl at home with 24-hour care, including waking night shifts, to help her stay safe and engage in daily activities.

You’ll provide clinical and personal care, follow care plans, and collaborate with her family. The role offers flexible hours, training opportunities, and immediate start for reliable, compassionate professionals with care

Qualifications

• At least 3 months of paid professional care experience (or personal care in the UK).
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond to changing clinical needs.
• Calm, patient and compassionate nature with respect for family-led care.
• The right to work in the UK.
• Registration with SSSC (Scotland) or SCW (Wales) — if applicable.
• Ability to understand verbal and written English to follow care plans.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork; ability to deliver exceptional care.
• Possession of a Portable DBS can fast‑track recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Personal care and support: Assisting with daily routine management and organisation.
• Companionship: Providing warmth and promoting social engagement.
• Promoting independence: Encouraging daily tasks and meaningful activities.
• Community access: Helping engagement in local community and volunteering.
• Medication administration: In accordance with care plans and training.

Skills

Care experience

UK work rights

English proficiency

Job description

Pay Rate: £16.39 to £19.99 per hourHours: Waking night shifts Thursday 20:30-06:30, Friday and Saturday 22:00-08:00

Your Role: Supporting Independence | Enriching Lives

We are recruiting experienced Healthcare Assistants to join our Community Care team in Devon. This role involves supporting a bright, resilient, and much-loved young girl living at home with her family in Exeter. She has complex health needs and requires 24-hour care including waking night support, due to her medical needs, including non-invasive ventilation overnight and basic observations. As a member of her care team, you will provide clinical and personal care whilst supporting her to sleep. You will be expected to work closely with her family, follow established care plans, and respond appropriately to changes in her condition. We are looking for candidates with previous care experience who are reliable, confident working independently and flexible. In return we offer flexible work to suit your availability, a variety of ongoing opportunities, access to training and development, and immediate work available.

Your responsibilities:

Personal care and support: Assisting with daily routine management and organisation.

Companionship: Offering warmth, kindness and a friendly face. Promoting confidence and social engagement while working towards the client's rehabilitation goals.

Promoting independence: Providing encouragement and motivation to engage in daily tasks and meaningful activities like meal planning and cooking.

Community access: Helping clients engage in their local community and volunteering opportunities.

Medication administration: In accordance with care plans and training.

What we’re looking for:

At least 3 months of paid professional care experience (or personal care experience in the UK)

Ability to remain calm under pressure and be able to respond appropriately to changing clinical needs.

A calm, patient and compassionate nature, with respect for family-led care and partnerships.

The right to work in the UK

Registration with SSSC (applicants in Scotland) or SCW (applicants in Wales)

Ability to understand both verbal and written English to follow care plans and communicate effectively

Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Hold our qualities of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and the ability to deliver exceptional care.

Got a Portable DBS? Fast‑track your recruitment and get out working sooner!

Essential Skills and experience.

Applicants must be trained, competent or willing to undertake training in: Medication Administration, Airway Management, Basic Observations, Infection Prevention and Control.

Newcross Healthcare benefits:

Same day Pay: Instantly access up to 50% of your earnings after each shift

Long term Bookings: Consistent hours, working with the same clients for stronger relationships

Unlimited Training: 400+ CPD accredited courses through FuturU to help you grow your skills

Referral Bonus: Earn up to £500 for every friend you refer

Perks at Work: 30,000+ discounts on retail, tech, travel and more

Our Newcross values:

At Newcross Healthcare, our values are at the heart of everything we do:

Integrity: We do what’s right, even when no one is watching.

Respect: Every voice matters, and every person counts.

Teamwork: Great care is never delivered alone.

Join us and help transform lives...

At Newcross Healthcare, we believe great care begins with people who care. That is why we empower you with smart technology, 24/7 support and a team that values you. You will have the freedom to deliver care that is guided by integrity. Respect, empathy and teamwork, because great care is never delivered alone.NXCOMCARE

Our values shape how we care for patients and support our teams – grounded in integrity, empathy, respect, and a commitment to teamwork.

Integrity

We do what’s right, even when no one is watching.

Respect

Every voice matters, and every person counts.