Healthcare Assistant

Frontline Health Professionals; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of children and young people. As an experienced support worker, you'll provide high-quality, trauma-informed care across various settings in Devon. With a strong emphasis on safeguarding, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support families during critical times. Enjoy weekly pay, reimbursement for travel expenses, and access to outstanding training programs. This role offers the chance to be part of a caring community that values diversity and inclusion, making a real difference in the lives of those you serve.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Mileage reimbursement

High-impact training

Full contractor care

Support from local Social Care Manager

Qualifications

• Experienced in delivering high-impact, regulated care for children and young people.
• Able to communicate clearly and write quality notes.
• MAPPA or PMVA trained is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children and young people aged 0–17 across various care packages.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Observing and guiding parents during vulnerable periods.

Skills

Safeguarding

Trauma-informed care

Communication

Team collaboration

Solution-focused approach

Education

NVQ Level 1, 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Tools

SaaS platform

Job description

Experienced Support Workers – Wales - Swansea, England - Devon & Dorset (Children & Young People)

Pay every Friday | Fuel reimbursed | 1–12 week rolling contracts | Outstanding training | Local operations | Full contractor care

Based in: Devon County – We proudly operate with a local presence. Our Social Care Manager lives and works in Devon, leading all operations, supporting you and ensuring the highest standards across every care package we deliver in the region.

Employer: Frontline Social Care

Contracts: Sub-mini rolling contracts (1–12 weeks)

Weekly pay every Friday | All compliant UK payment models supported

“We’re not an agency, we’re a family of changemakers.”

At Frontline Social Care, we specialise in safeguarding-first, trauma-informed, strength-based care packages for children and young people (CYP) across Devon.

We’re now hiring compassionate, experienced support workers who can hit the ground running and make an impact in the lives of CYP and parents—including a range of locations such as hospital-based settings like Derriford Hospital (e.g., post-natal supervision, observation of parent-infant bonding, and crisis family support).

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting CYP aged 0–17 across various care packages.
• Working 1:1, 2:1, or team-supported (3:1 / 4:1) on bespoke care plans.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Observing and guiding parents during vulnerable periods, such as after birth or during MH crises (e.g. supervised support at local hospitals like Derriford).
• Offering short notice support with a calm, caring, and solution-focused approach.

Essential Requirements:

• Experienced in delivering high-impact, regulated care for CYP (safeguarding is central).
• Desirable: Own car & full UK driving licence (with or willing to add business insurance).
• ️ MAPPA or PMVA trained (essential).
• NVQ Level 1, 2 or 3 (or higher) in Health & Social Care preferred.
• Able to communicate clearly, write quality notes using our SaaS platform, and work as part of a safeguarding-first MDT.
• Available with short notice and comfortable with sub-mini contracts.

What We Offer:

• Weekly Pay – Every Friday, just in time for the weekend!
• Reimbursement of mileage and travel expenses.
• Access to high-impact training and upskilling programmes.
• Rolling momentum of 1 to 12-week sub-mini contracts across a 7-year Devon framework.
• Devon-based Social Care Manager, locally present to support you.
• Full contractor care: Compliance help, onboarding, flexibility, and regular check-ins.
• ️ Fully compliant with all UK payment models (Umbrella, PAYE, etc.).

️ Our Commitment to Safer Recruitment

We are committed to the Safer Recruitment Consortium's guidance and adhere to the Children’s Safeguarding Standards as laid out by the Department for Education. All candidates will undergo enhanced DBS checks and references in line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) and Working Together to Safeguard Children.

Apply Now & Make a Difference

If you're inspirational, caring, positive, and love making a difference in the lives of children and young people, we’d love to speak with you. Start your journey with Frontline Social Care today.

Inclusivity Statement

At Frontline Social Care, we celebrate diversity and champion inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and communities—including those who are neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, disabled, care-experienced, or returning to practice. You will be valued for who you are.

Join a workplace that puts care first. Join Frontline Social Care.

Apply or message us directly to start the compliance process today.