Care Assistant

Ocean Healthcare is seeking an experienced Care Assistant to provide live-in support for individuals with complex needs in their own homes. Due to personal care and dignity requirements, this role is open to female applicants only.

You will deliver high-quality, person-centred support in line with individual care plans. This includes assisting with daily living activities, supporting mobility, and helping to maintain comfort, safety, and wellbeing.

The role involves working collaboratively with families and other professionals, ensuring consistent and responsive care. You will also support individuals to engage in meaningful activities and routines, promoting independence, choice, and quality of life.

Shift Details:

• 1 week on - 1 week off

• 2 hour break each day

Note: We recognise that 1 week on/1 week off doesn't suit everyone, there is flexibility around the shift patterns so please contact us if you're interested to discuss your availability.

Pay Rates:

• £1,000.00 per week

Why Join us?

Ocean Healthcare is one of the most highly respected care organisations in the Southwest. Check us out on Facebook or look at our Google Reviews. Our philosophy is Live Happy Care Well which is based on the principle that you can't pour from an empty cup. We’re committed to treating our staff well and doing the right thing by the people we serve. When you work with us, you’re part of a supportive, professional, and highly regarded team that prioritises your needs and career aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide live-in support, including sleep-in duties

• Deliver person-centred care and support plans

• Support mobility, transfers, and daily routines

• Assist with medication and health-related needs

• Encourage communication and meaningful activities

• Provide personal care with dignity and respect

What We’re Looking For

• Confident, engaging and personable, with a positive and bubbly approach

• Previous experience supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities is desirable but not necessary.

The ideal candidate will be confident, resilient and personable, with a positive and professional approach. You’ll have strong communication skills and be comfortable working within a family home environment.

You’ll be an experienced Care Assistant, confident supporting individuals with a range of needs, including elderly care and individuals with learning disabilities. You should be competent with moving and handling and able to work effectively as part of a care team.

Experience supporting individuals with complex or specialist needs is desirable, but not essential, as full training and ongoing support will be provided.

What You'll Need

• Good References (covering at least 3 years)

• Reliability and good communication

• Right to to work in the UK (We do not offer Work Visa)

While there are lots of work opportunities within Ocean Healthcare, the terms detailed in this job advert are specific ONLY to this package of care. Permanent and bank contracts available. You can work full or part time.

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