Care Assistant – Complex Care – Ocean Healthcare | Barnstaple

Care Assistant – Complex Care – (Company Name - Subscribers only) | Barnstaple: (Company Name - Subscribers only)

(Company Name - Subscribers only) is looking for experienced Care Assistants to provide 2:1 support for a 23-year-old woman living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). FND is when someone experiences problems with how their brain and body send and receive signals – It can cause symptoms like weakness, movement problems, seizures, or issues with speech and sensation. She also lives with Autism, Anxiety and Depression, Hypermobility, and Meares Irlen Syndrome (where the brain struggles to process visual information). She sometimes presents with challenging behaviours and requires consistent, compassionate care from confident and resilient Care Assistants.

She enjoys routine, reassurance and engaging support throughout the day. Your role will be to ensure her safety, promote her independence where possible, and provide patient and professional care tailored to her individual needs.

Shift Details:

• 07:00 – 22:00 Monday to Sunday

Pay Rates:

• Monday – Friday: £15.00 p/hr
• Saturday & Sunday: £17.55 p/hr
• Bank Holidays: £20.55 p/hr

Why Join us?

(Company Name - Subscribers only) 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

• Providing personal care and support throughout the day
• Supporting emotional well-being and managing behaviour positively
• Ensuring safety
• Working as part of a 2:1 support team

What We’re Looking For

• Confident, patient and resilient
• Experience working with autism and challenging behaviour (desirable)
• Engaging and personable with a caring nature
• Experienced Care Assistant

The ideal candidate will be a confident, patient, and resilient Care Assistant with experience supporting people with autism, anxiety, or challenging behaviours would being beneficial. An understanding of conditions such as (FND), would be helpful but full training and ongoing support will be provided.

What You’ll Need

• Good References (covering at least 3 years)
• You must be a car driver
• Reliability and good communication
• Right to to work in the UK

While there are lots of work opportunities within (Company Name - Subscribers only), 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.

Ready to Apply?

We look forward to speaking with you! Click ‘APPLY’ below to get started.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £15.00-£17.55 per hour

Application question(s):

• Are you happy to travel up to 20 miles from your home for work?
• Are you currently on or do you require visa sponsorship from (Company Name - Subscribers only) to work in the UK?

Experience:

• Care: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• driving licence and access to your own vehicle (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person