Care Support Worker jobs in Torquay

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

Coactive Care is a growing group of high-quality residential care homes, including Georgian House, Spurfield, Two-Trees and Meadfoot View. 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.

Full Description

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

Professional Development

For both experienced and new to care employees 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

We Can Offer

A Successful Candidate Should Have

• 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
• 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

Candidate Must Have

• Right to live and work in the UK
• Two positive references
• Enhanced DBS check
• A driving licence would be an advantage but not essential