Healthcare Assistant

Charmouth · NHS & Healthcare

£27,000 - £32,000 per annumNight shift

Family-Run Coastal Home | Stable Hours | Supportive Team Environment

Looking for a rewarding care role in a beautiful seaside location?

We are recruiting for a Healthcare Assistant to join a well-established, family-run residential care home set along the stunning East Devon and West Dorset coastline. Ideally located within easy reach of Lyme Regis, Bridport, Axminster and Seaton, this service offers a genuine home-from-home environment where residents are treated with dignity, warmth and respect.

This is an opportunity to work in a settled, supportive team where your contribution is recognised and valued.

About the Service

This welcoming residential home provides high-quality care within a comfortable and personalised setting.

Residents benefit from:

• 30 single bedrooms, most with ensuite facilities
• Nurse call systems, telephone and TV points in all rooms
• The freedom to personalise their own space
• Communal lounges and dining areas on each floor
• A relaxing jacuzzi bath
• A large conservatory
• Beautiful mature gardens with flower beds
• A friendly, close-knit team culture

The ethos of the service centres around personal choice, independence, and delivering compassionate, person-centred care at all times.

The Role

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will support residents with their day-to-day needs while promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing.

Whether working days or nights, you will play a key role in ensuring residents feel safe, comfortable and respected.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing personal care including washing, dressing, toileting and mobility support
• Supporting residents’ physical, emotional and mental wellbeing
• Assisting with meals, hydration and light household duties
• Carrying out overnight monitoring and comfort checks (night shifts)
• Maintaining accurate care documentation
• Promoting dignity, confidentiality and person-centred care

What We’re Looking For

• Previous care home experience preferred
• A caring, professional and reliable approach
• Strong communication skills and a team-focused attitude
• A genuine passion for supporting older people

What’s on Offer

• £12.74 per hour
• Paid breaks
• Consistent 12-hour shifts
• Stable 48-hour contract
• Supportive, experienced management
• Long-term opportunity within a well-established, family-run service
• The chance to work in a beautiful coastal setting

If you are a compassionate and dependable Healthcare Assistant looking for a stable role in a supportive, seaside care setting — we would love to hear from you.

To Apply:
For further information or to apply, please submit your application today.

To Apply:
Please contact Myles on or email for more information.

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Frequently asked questions

  • How do I apply for Healthcare Assistant?

    Click the 'Apply for this job' button above. You'll be taken to the employer's site to complete your application.

  • What are the shift details?

    Night shift

  • What is the pay?

    £27,000 - £32,000 per annum

  • Where is this job based?

    Charmouth

  • Who is the employer?

    Avon Search & Selection Ltd

  • Is this a night shift?

    Yes. This is a night shift role — shift times are shown in the listing above.

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