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Ocean Healthcare; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Healthcare in Torbay and Teignbridge is looking for Care Assistants to support children and adults with complex health needs at home or in the community. Roles include 1:1 or 2:1 care, with days and nights on offer across various shifts, including 12-hour contracts. We provide specialist, nurse-led training.

Pay rates start at £13.50–£17.80 per hour depending on complexity. Applicants need at least 1 year UK experience, two UK references, reliability, good communication and right to work

Qualifications

• 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)

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist 1:1 or 2:1 support for children and/or adults with complex health needs
• Care may be delivered in the home or in the community
• Support with airway management, PEG feeding, medication administration, tracheostomy care, cough assist, deep suction

Skills

Reliability

Good communication

Job description

Days & Nights | Various Shifts | 12 Hour Contracts Available

Join Ocean Healthcare's Complex Care Team in the Torbay and Teignbridge 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

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 & Shifts:

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)