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Healthcare Assistant - Complex Care Community - Dartmouth

You will provide person-centered care to an adult male with a spinal injury to help them live independently in their own home. This includes assisting with daily routines, managing complex health needs, and supporting the client during community outings.

  • On-site
  • Dartmouth, NS
  • Posted Jul 30, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

Community Healthcare Assistant – Complex Care Location: Exeter, Devon Shifts: Days & Nights - 08:00-20:00 & 20:00-08:00 Pay Rates (including holiday pay): Days: £18.56 per hour Nights: £20.83 per hour Weekends: £23.07 per hour At Thornbury Community Services, we believe everyone deserves the chance to live life to the fullest. We’re looking for healthcare assistants who want to make a real difference - helping people with complex health needs remain at home, maintain independence, and enjoy the things that matter most to them. Your role goes beyond practical care. You’ll build trust with individuals and their families, create safe environments, and empower people to take trips, reconnect with hobbies, and thrive in their own community. Every shift is an opportunity to change a life. Why This Role Matters Joining Thornbury means being part of something bigger - giving people the chance to live with dignity, choice, and joy despite complex health needs. In this role, you are supporting an adult male with a spinal injury to live independently in the community. An ideal candidate will have experience with spinal injuries in adults, with an enthusiastic & compassionate approach to care. You will require a manual driving license & support our client with a busy schedule/routine including days out in the community. What We’re Looking For We’re seeking healthcare assistants who are: · Compassionate and resilient, with a genuine passion for person-centered care. · Experienced in UK care (minimum 12 months). · Skilled in key areas such as: Exposure to clinical complex care Personal care Manual handling Your Benefits as a TCS Healthcare Assistant We value our team and offer a package designed to support your career and wellbeing: · 24/7 Support: Clinical and operational teams available whenever you need them. · Employee Assistance Programme: Round-the-clock wellbeing support. · Upskilling & Training: Access refresher courses and specialist practical training. Shadow shifts and sign offs from a qualified nurse. Apply Today If you want a role where your care changes lives and creates possibilities, apply now. Questions? Contact us at: 📧 [email protected] 📞 0333 323 3762 #HCAEXE

What you’ll do

You will provide person-centered care to an adult male with a spinal injury to help them live independently in their own home. This includes assisting with daily routines, managing complex health needs, and supporting the client during community outings.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 12 months of experience in UK care and specific experience with spinal injuries. A manual driving license is required to support the client's busy schedule and community activities.

Benefits

• 24/7 Clinical and operational support • Employee assistance programme • Upskilling and training • Refresher courses • Specialist practical training • Shadow shifts

Other relevant skills

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  • Complex care
  • Personal care
  • Manual handling
  • Spinal injury care
  • Person-centered care
  • Compassion
  • Resilience
  • Driving
  • Upskilling
  • Manual Handling
  • Personal Care
  • Relationship Building
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Enthusiasm

Job areas

  • Healthcare
  • Social Services
  • Complex Care Manager
  • Home Health Aide
  • Home-based Personal Care Workers
  • Home Health Aides
  • Home Health and Personal Care Aides

Additional details

Minimum experience
0+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week