Healthcare Assistant - Complex Care Community - Torquay

Thornbury Community Services; Torquay; On-site; GBP 53,588,640 - 60,146,016; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/4 Support

Employee Assistance Programme

Upskilling + Training

Job summary

Thornbury Community Services in Torquay is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support a client with complex health needs at home, helping them stay independent and active in the local community.

You will build trust with individuals and families, create safe environments, and enable trips and hobbies, making a meaningful difference on every shift.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK care (minimum 12 months).
• Exposure to clinical complex care.
• Personal care duties and patient support.

Responsibilities

• Support an adult male with a spinal injury to live independently in the community.
• Build trust with individuals and families, ensuring safe environments.
• Empower clients to participate in activities and outings.

Skills

Compassionate and resilient

UK care experience

Clinical complex care

Personal care

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - Complex Care Community - Torquay

Torquay

Community Healthcare Assistant – Complex Care

Shifts: Days & Nights - 08:00-20:00 & 20:00-08:00

Pay Rates (including holiday pay):

• Days: £18.56 per hour
• Nights: £20.83 per hour

At Thornbury Community Services, we believe everyone deserves the chance to live life to the fullest. We’re looking for healthcare assistants who want to make a real difference - helping people with complex health needs remain at home, maintain independence, and enjoy the things that matter most to them.

Your role goes beyond practical care. You’ll build trust with individuals and their families, create safe environments, and empower people to take trips, reconnect with hobbies, and thrive in their own community. Every shift is an opportunity to change a life.

Why This Role Matters

Joining Thornbury means being part of something bigger - giving people the chance to live with dignity, choice, and joy despite complex health needs.

In this role, you are supporting an adult male with a spinal injury to live independently in the community. An ideal candidate will have experience with spinal injuries in adults, with an enthusiastic & compassionate approach to care. You will require a manual driving license & support our client with a busy schedule/routine including days out in the community.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking healthcare assistants who are:

• Compassionate and resilient, with a genuine passion for person-centered care.
• Experienced in UK care (minimum 12 months).
• Skilled in key areas such as:
• Exposure to clinical complex care
• Personal care

Your Benefits as a TCS Healthcare Assistant

We value our team and offer a package designed to support your career and wellbeing:

• 24/4 Support: Clinical and operational teams available whenever you need them.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Round‑timewellbeing support.
• Upskilling + Training: Access refresher courses and specialist practical training. Shadow shifts and sign offs from a qualified nurse.