Health Care/Support Assistant

What's in it for you

Excellent hourly rates of pay, with annual uplifts, with clear pay bands

Extra hourly rates for weekends – £0.50 Sat / £0.75 Sun

Extra hourly rates for Bank Cover – £0.50 M-F / £0.75 Sat / £1.00 Sun

Extra monies paid for Bank Holidays

Optional Nest Pension Scheme

Paid annual leave with 28 days pro-rata leave

Regular staff and development meetings

Unlimited use of employee referral scheme with £250 bonus

About the role

Coactive Care is a growing group of high-quality residential care homes, including Georgian House and Meadfoot View. With our brand-new flagship home, Spurfield House, opening soon in Exeter, we are now recruiting compassionate and dedicated Health Care/Support Assistants to join the team at this exciting new service.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a new team from the outset and help deliver exceptional, person-centred care to our residents. If you are passionate about supporting others and want to work in a welcoming and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.

As a Health Care/Support Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting residents to live fulfilling and independent lives. You will assist with all aspects of daily living, including personal care, activities, and helping residents develop their independence in line with their individual care and support plans.

You will also support residents to stay connected with the community by accompanying them to appointments, theatre trips, community groups, discos, and a wide range of social activities. By working closely with your colleagues, you will ensure residents are supported in a way that respects their dignity, promotes choice, and encourages confidence and independence.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to people's lives while being part of a supportive and caring team.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality personal and practical care to residents with a range of needs and disabilities

Support residents with daily living activities including washing, dressing, toileting, mobility, and mealtimes

Promote dignity, independence, choice, and wellbeing at all times

Follow individual care plans and risk assessments to deliver safe and effective care

Support residents to attend appointments, community groups, and social activities

Assist residents with mobility needs, personal equipment, and continence care where required

Provide compassionate support, including for residents receiving end-of-life care

Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment, including light housekeeping tasks

Accurately record care provided and report any concerns, incidents, or changes in residents' wellbeing

Follow all company policies including health & safety, infection control, and confidentiality

Work as part of a team, attend meetings and training, and carry out duties as directed by management

Training and development

Previous experience in care is welcome but not essential, as full training and ongoing support will be provided. We offer excellent pay for experienced staff and provide opportunities for career progression and training for all team members who wish to grow within our organisation.

For those starting a new career in care, we provide comprehensive in-house training programs, supporting you to learn, develop, and gain the skills to work confidently with our people. This includes:

Extensive induction training

Completion of the Care Certificate

Role-specific training and qualifications tailored to care needs

Opportunities to gain NVQ qualifications

NAPPI training

Personal attributes

Kind, patient, and respectful towards others

A positive attitude and a strong team spirit

Reliable, organised, and able to follow care plans and instructions

Committed to promoting dignity, independence, and choice

Willing to learn and complete training, including the Care Certificate

Good communication and record-keeping skills

What we're looking for

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Willing to work flexible hours, including weekends if required

Able to communicate effectively at all levels

Able to keep calm in challenging situations

Computer literate and competent at writing reports

Essential requirements

Right to live and work in the UK

Two positive references

Enhanced DBS check

A driving licence would be an advantage

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you