Job Details
Job Title: Healthcare Assistant
Ref: HCATQ
Date Posted: 20/08/2026
Position: Temporary Part Time
Salary: ?12.71 - 12.71 per hour + Holiday Pay
Location: Newton Abbot, Devon, England
Job Description:
Healthcare Assistant
Location: TQ12 postcode area
Pay: £12.71 per hour + Holiday Pay
Contract: Ongoing Agency Work
Start Date: ASAP
We are currently recruiting compassionate and experienced Healthcare Assistants to provide 2:1 support for individuals within the TQ12 area.
This rewarding role involves supporting adults with a range of complex needs, including challenging behaviour, epilepsy, and autism. Every individual is different, so you'll be providing person-centred care tailored to each person's specific needs.
Shift Patterns
Shifts vary and may include:
- 9:00am – 5:00pm
- 12:00pm – 5:00pm
- 5:00pm – 10:00pm
- Sleep-in shifts will also be required
Duties Include
- Providing high-quality 2:1 care and support
- Supporting individuals with daily living activities
- Managing and responding appropriately to challenging behaviours
- Supporting individuals with epilepsy in line with care plans and training
- Promoting independence, dignity and choice
- Completing accurate care documentation
- Working closely with the wider care team to ensure safe, person-centred support
Requirements
- Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker
- Care Certificate (essential) Manual Handling, Safeguarding, Medication, First Aid
- Up-to-date mandatory training
- Enhanced Adult DBS registered and in date
- Experience supporting individuals with challenging behaviour, epilepsy and autism is desirable
- A caring, reliable and professional approach
Pay & Benefits
- £12.71 per hour
- Holiday pay accrued
- Weekly PAYE pay every Friday
- Flexible shifts
- Ongoing work available for the right candidates
If you're an experienced Healthcare Assistant looking for flexible work with competitive weekly pay, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for an immediate start.
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