Healthcare Assistant
Charmouth · Road & Infrastructure
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.
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.