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Community Care Assistant

Plymstock, Devon, United Kingdom - GBPart-timePosted Feb 7, 2026

Job description

Community Care Assistant

  • Plymstock (PL9) Pay Rate: £14.25 to £16.69 per hour Possible hours available: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday: 08:00-12:00 and 18:00-22:00. Sunday 09:00-13:00 and 18:00-22:00 There may also be additional opportunities to support the client during long weekends at their caravan and on holidays.

Your Role

Supporting Independence | Enriching Lives We are recruiting experienced Healthcare Assistants to join our Community Care team supporting a gentlemen who lives in his own home. You will play a vital role in supporting his independence, well being and daily routine. We are looking for candidates with previous care experience who are confident working independently, reliable, flexible and have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred.

In return we offer flexible work to suit your availability, a variety of ongoing opportunities, access to training and development, and immediate work available.

Your responsibilities

Personal care and support: Assisting with daily routines to promote comfort and wellbeing Light housekeeping: To maintain a clean environment. Support with complex clinical care needs: Autonomic dysreflexia monitoring, bowel care management, suprapubic catheter care and full moving and handling support (full training will be provided by our clinical care leads) Companionship: Offering warmth, kindness and a friendly face Promoting independence: Encouraging clients to live fulfilled lives with autonomy Community access: Helping clients engage in their local community Medication support (where applicable): Safe, timely administration of medication.

What we’re looking for: At least 6 months of paid professional care experience (or personal care experience in the UK) Caring for individuals with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a commitment to delivering high-quality care. Previous experience in complex care tasks is not essential as full training will be provided.

The right to work in the UK Registration with SSSC (applicants in Scotland) or SCW (applicants in Wales) Ability to understand both verbal and written English to follow care plans and communicate effectively Hold our qualities of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and the ability to deliver exceptional care Newcross Healthcare benefits: Same day Pay: Instantly access up to 50% of your earnings after each shift Long term Bookings: Consistent hours, working with the same clients for stronger relationships Unlimited Training: 400+ CPD accredited courses through FuturU to help you grow your skills Referral Bonus: Earn up to £500 for every friend you refer Perks at Work: 30,000+ discounts on retail, tech, travel and more Our Newcross Values: At Newcross Healthcare, our values are at the heart of everything we do: Integrity: We do what’s right, even when no one is watching.

Respect: Every voice matters, and every person counts. Empathy: Compassionate hearts deliver exceptional care. Teamwork: Great care is never delivered alone. Join us and help transform lives... NXCOMCARE Requirements

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