Healthcare Assistant (Days or Nights)

Harbour Healthcare Ltd; South Hams; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care home provider is looking for Care Assistants in Plymouth, offering shifts and training for candidates with no prior experience. The role involves supporting residents' personal care and participating in activities that enhance their wellbeing. Benefits include flexible working, discounts, and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and travel

Free face-to-face counselling

Employee recognition awards

Opportunities for training

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Free eye tests

Wellbeing portal access

On-site parking

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications needed, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support personal care needs and help residents participate in activities.
• Engage residents in arts, crafts, sports, and social occasions.

Job description

Overview

Care Assistant role at Harbour Healthcare. Shifts are 8am - 8pm or 8am - 2pm. Location: Devonshire House, Woolwell Road, Roborough, PL6 7JW. Salary: start on £12.40. Sponsorship: We are not offering sponsorship.

About the role

We are on the hunt in Plymouth for our next amazing Care Assistants! Our Care teams are the superheroes of the business, supporting residents and providing peace of mind to families that their loved ones are in the best of care. You do not need previous experience or qualifications—we are happy to work with you to help you become our next superhero care worker.

What makes Care rewarding

Care is one of the most rewarding jobs you can do. We offer flexible working patterns to suit your needs, training and development opportunities tailored to you, great company benefits, real job satisfaction, and you are providing peace of mind for family members.

Benefits

• Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel, Entertainment and more
• Cycle Scheme – up to 39% savings on your bike purchase
• Free face-to-face counselling for you and your family
• Staff recognition award ceremonies
• £30 voucher every month for the nominated ‘Employee of the Month’
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Blue Light Card – up to 50% discount across retailers
• Access to a free eye test and discounted glasses
• Cashback card – save up to £500 annually at brands
• Wellbeing portal with free meditation series, wellbeing podcasts & live virtual events, mental health support programmes, workout plans, and digital gym classes
• Seasonal company events, competitions and incentives
• On-site parking
• Flex Earn – Earned wage access

Responsibilities

The duties are varied and may include support with personal care needs and helping residents participate in activities that support health and wellbeing, such as arts and crafts, sports, drama, gardening, shopping trips, and social occasions. Each resident is treated with dignity and respect.

About Harbour Healthcare

Harbour Healthcare is a family-run business with 20 care homes across the UK and growing. We value inclusion, diversity, teamwork, and belonging at work. We care about delivering high standards of care and treating residents with dignity and respect. We seek people who care, regardless of qualifications or experience, and value humility, accountability, achievement, passion, and integrity.

Training and progression

We provide training and support, including opportunities to obtain a health and social care qualification and opportunities for promotion and career growth.

Additional notes

Please note that all positions require an Enhanced DBS check for children and adults. Interested? Apply now!