Health Care Assistant / Support Worker

CoActive Care

Health Care Assistant / Support Worker

£24544

CoActive Care, Torquay, Torbay

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: e92682e350594746909a586c4d02b43b

Full Job Description

We are looking to recruit staff to care and support residents with all aspects of daily living including community engagement, activities both externally and within the service and working towards independence. We're committed to providing the best possible care for our residents, and we know that starts with a team that feels valued and motivated. So, whether you're a care worker, or in a support role, we have opportunities for you.

The great thing about working within a complex care environment, is that two days will never be entirely the same. The right candidate must be organised in ascertaining the client's needs promoting independence and choice.

All candidates will have to provide emotional and personal support to all our varied residents. This will also include all aspects of personal care, including bathing, toileting and getting people up and dressed. We would like staff who are positive, fun, outgoing, caring, person centred and passionate about providing quality care and support. You will take our residents to appointments, theatre trips, community groups, discos and a variety of other activities.

You will adhere to all relevant policies and procedures and be a part of the efficient running of the home, creating a warm and pleasant atmosphere for our residents and your colleagues.,

  • Able to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Work flexible hours, including weekends as per the rota.

  • Able to communicate effectively at all levels.

  • Be able to keep calm in challenging situations.

  • Be computer literate and competent at writing care notes


  • Candidate Must Have

  • Right to live and work in the UK

  • 2 x Positive References

  • DBS Check

  • A driving licence would be an advantage

    We offer excellent rates of pay for experienced staff and offer great career and training development for all staff who wish to progress within our organisation.


  • If you wish to start a new career in care, we also offer in house training and development programs for all persons who want to learn, develop and work with people with physical disabilities.

    This includes:
  • Extensive induction training

  • Care Certificate completion

  • Specific training and qualifications suited to care needs

  • NVQ qualifications


  • We Can Offer

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

  • Extra hourly rates paid for weekends with £0.50 Sat / £0.75 Sun.

  • Extra hourly rates paid for Bank Cover with £0.75 M-F /£1.50 Sat/ £2.00 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.