Healthcare Assistant

Job description

Healthcare Assistant – Days or Nights – Luxury Retirement Home – AV2093

Location: Okehampton, Devon
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Hours: Full Time or Part time – Days or Nights

About the Home

Avon Search is currently recruiting on behalf of a welcoming, family-run residential care home situated just a few miles from Okehampton, in the beautiful Devon countryside on the edge of Dartmoor National Park.

Set within extensive landscaped grounds, the home enjoys an idyllic rural setting surrounded by 79 acres of natural meadows and woodland, with stunning views across the Devon countryside towards Dartmoor's highest Western Tors.

The home has a strong family ethos, with the proprietors believing firmly in the importance of family, belonging and providing compassionate care. Their aim is to create a warm, stimulating and homely environment where residents feel valued, comfortable and supported.

Residents can enjoy beautiful gardens, flowerbeds, lakes and accessible walking paths around the grounds. A hotel buggy is also available to take residents around the estate, allowing them to enjoy the lakes, local wildlife and resident animals.

The home provides residential care alongside much-needed respite services, giving families the opportunity to take a break while knowing their loved ones are receiving excellent support.

Facilities and lifestyle include:

Beautiful landscaped grounds with lawns, flowerbeds and lakes
Extensive surrounding meadows and woodland
Stunning countryside views across Dartmoor
Accessible footpaths around the grounds
Hotel buggy for residents to enjoy trips around the estate
Wildlife, resident animals and an aviary
Comfortable, homely surroundings with a strong family atmosphere
Residential and respite care services
A caring and stimulating environment promoting wellbeing and independence
The Role

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play an important role in providing compassionate, person-centred care and supporting residents with their everyday needs.

Working as part of a friendly and supportive team, you will help maintain the home's welcoming, family-focused atmosphere, ensuring residents feel safe, respected and encouraged to enjoy life to the fullest.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing high-quality, compassionate care and support
Assisting residents with personal care and daily living activities
Supporting mobility, independence and overall wellbeing
Building positive relationships with residents and their families
Supporting residents with meals, hydration and social activities
Encouraging residents to enjoy the home's beautiful grounds and facilities
Promoting dignity, choice and independence at all times
Maintaining accurate care records and reporting any concerns
About You

A caring, compassionate and reliable approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A genuine passion for supporting...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Okehampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-11-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English