33 Healthcare jobs in Ivybridge

Healthcare Assistant

Pay rate: From £13.90 to £9.05 an hour including holiday pay, weekly pay

Reference: HCA/Plympton/6

Are you a compassionate individual looking to make a difference in people’s lives? We’d like you to join us at Jane Lewis as a Healthcare Assistant in Plympton!  

We are offering an exciting opportunity to support a range of individuals with varying needs. You would be working in a variety of settings including learning disability and mental health environments.

As a Healthcare Assistant we can offer you:

• Flexible shifts that fit around you
• Pay rates starting from £13.90 pe hour, holiday pay inclusive
• 24/7 support from our branch team
• Comprehensive free training
• Opportunity for further development, including access to NVQ’s
• Free DBS Check
• Weekly Pay
• £5 Refer a Nurse bonus*
• 00 signing bonus*

As a Healthcare Assistant you must:

• Be over the age of 18 to apply
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Be a UK resident, we are unable to offer sponsorship.
• Have 6 months prior experience in a healthcare setting
• A Full UK Driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Have excellent communication skills and a basic knowledge of the sector
• Be able to build a strong rapport with service users who have varying needs and abilities
• Have a genuine passion working in the healthcare sector

The duties of a Healthcare Assistant include assisting service users with their personal care, monitoring vital signs, offering companionship and understanding to patients. We aim to empower all service users to carry out everyday tasks independently.

Established in 1987, Jane Lewis is a leading healthcare recruiter within the UK that puts people first. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to vulnerable individuals.  

If you are a motivated and caring individual, apply to be a healthcare assistant with Jane Lewis today!

*terms apply

Position - Registered Care Manager

What's in it for you? 38,000 to 42,000 p.a. plus quarterly bonus and benefits

Where you'll be doing it - Honiton, Devon

Your employment contract - Permanent

Your hours - 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday with flexibility as to the needs of the business

Who would you be working for - Founded in 2023, this Care & Training Group combines over 55 years of experience in the domiciliary care and training sector.

They are passionate about supporting rural communities-especially the elderly in the Blackdown Hills-through compassionate care, dignity, and independence.

Whether it's caring for your loved ones or training your staff, this company is here to make a real difference.

What would your responsibilities be? Are you a compassionate leader with a passion for delivering outstanding care? Our client is looking for a dedicated registered domiciliary care manager to join their team and help them make a real difference in our rural community.

In this role, you'll be at the heart of the service, overseeing the day-to-day running of care operations and ensuring every individual they support receives safe, effective, and person-centred care. You'll be responsible for maintaining compliance with CQC regulations and their high-quality standards, giving peace of mind to families and those we care for.

You'll inspire and support the team by leading on recruitment, training, and supervision, ensuring every member of staff feels valued and equipped to succeed. From overseeing care planning and safeguarding to managing budgets, staffing, and resources, you'll play a vital role in keeping the service running smoothly.

Equally important, you'll build trusted relationships with customers, families, professionals, and commissioners, and represent the company confidently during inspections, reviews, and multi-agency meetings. With the support of digital systems, you'll ensure all communication and documentation is accurate, transparent, and up to date.

This is more than a management role-it's an opportunity to be part of something meaningful. If you're ready to combine your leadership skills with a genuine commitment to compassionate care, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements? We are looking for an experienced registered domiciliary care manager with good man management skills who has excellent knowledge of rural mid, north and east Devon. The territory covered includes the Blackdown Hills and Tiverton countryside. You will have excellent operational skills with a passion for hitting KPIs and growing the business through ensuring the highest standards of care are dlivered. This is not a sales role. New business will be won by the Directors. They need you to have the registration and run the business on an operational basis.

How to apply? Please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for a confidential chat. Every application will get a response as soon as possible

Not for you? We have other opportunities working in health and social care on both a temporary and permanent basis. If this role is not quite what you are looking for and to receive our weekly job list of opportunities in the South West, please email me as above

Due to the nature of the role, my client does require you to be DBS cleared.

Please note we are not able to accept applications from those requiring sponsorship at this time. A list of licensed sponsors can be found on the (url removed) website

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career.

ABOUT YOU
To join us as a Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive.

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

Free training and development for all roles
Access to wellbeing and support tools
A range of retail discounts and savings
Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme
Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'

And so much more!

If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

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We are seeking a Head of Care to join a 29-bed residential care home located in Sidmouth, Devon, within a UNESCO World Heritage Site along the Jurassic Coast.

The post holder will support the Registered Manager in ensuring that the quality of care provided is of a high standard, regularly reviewed, and planned in partnership with residents and their advocates. The role includes overseeing the care team, delivering mentorship and supervision, and deputising for the Registered Manager when required.

• Conduct supervision, check-ins, and mentorship to the care team, producing supervision documentation, identifying training needs and opportunities, and focusing on mandatory training and policy understanding.
• Complete interviews, inductions, and probations of new members of staff alongside the Registered Manager.
• Act in an advisory capacity for Team Leaders, including medication management and care planning, and allocate tasks and responsibilities as appropriate.
• Conduct observations on care capacity and efficiency, advising the Registered Manager for staffing reviews.
• Attend meetings and provide support and mentorship to staff individually or in groups.
• Compile rotas where needed and ensure adequate cover.
• Work in a Team Leader or Care role to support the team if required.
• Ensure person-centred software assessments and reviews are updated at least every 28 days, including pre-admission assessments, accident and incident processing.
• Support Team Leaders to complete reviews and updates, including infection registers, wound care, and care plans.
• Liaise with local surgeries and multidisciplinary teams, logging communication and overseeing appointments.
• Ensure ATLAS eMAR is updated and audited, delegating where necessary.
• Maintain the training matrix system for all care employees and volunteers.
• Log safeguarding alerts and create action plans, raising SUI folders and attending weekly meetings.
• Attend service improvement meetings, respond to regulatory changes, and strive for continuous improvement.

Essential:

• Level 3 Leader in Adult Care Qualification.
• Experience at Team Leader level.
• Ability to lead by example and communicate effectively.
• Good IT skills and ability to use Microsoft Excel.
• Courteous, professional, and aligned with the Christian ethos and values of the home.

Desirable:

• Working towards Level 5 Leader in Adult Care Qualification.
• Safeguarding Lead Level 2.
• Previous experience as a Head of Department.
• Management and Leadership qualification.
• Experience with booking systems.

35 hours per week - Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (or 5 days over 7 as agreed with the manager).

If this role matches your skills and experience, apply today or contact the Acorn by Synergie team for more information.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Homecare Assistant

Join Nurseplus as a Homecare Assistant – Make a Real Difference in Your Community Every Day

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable people in your community? As a Homecare Assistant with Nurseplus Care at home, you’ll have the unique opportunity to provide outstanding, compassionate care directly in the comfort of clients’ homes. Whether you’re supporting individuals with learning disabilities, complex care needs, mental health conditions, dementia, or assisting elderly clients, you’ll be making a meaningful difference with every shift.

Why Join Nurseplus Care at home?

• Continuity of Care: We strive to provide continuity with the same clients and consistent hours each week. Whether you prefer short visits traveling from home to home or longer 12-hour shifts in one location, we have a variety of options to suit your lifestyle.
• Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £13.50 and £30.26 per hour, with weekly pay and an annual pay increase to reward your hard work.
• Deliver Compassionate Care: Make a lasting impact by helping clients live independently and with dignity, through companionship, personal care, medication administration, and more, all guided by personalised care plans.
• Tailored Client Matching: We believe in matching you with clients that align with your skills and passions. Whether you're looking to support individuals with mental health needs, learning disabilities, children, or older adults, we work to pair you with the clients you feel most comfortable and confident working with.
• Paid Industry-Leading Training: We pay for you to attend our mandatory, industry-leading training that’s in line with the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework, tailored to help you grow your skills.
• Ongoing Development: Benefit from continuous support and development opportunities, including in-house courses and funded qualifications like NVQ Levels 2 and 3.
• Blue Light Card: Enjoy thousands of discounts on the high street and online with eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Homecare Assistant, your role is vital to improving the quality of life of those you support. You’ll provide personal care, assist with nutritional needs, administer medication, and offer companionship – ensuring clients feel valued and cared for in their own homes. All care is delivered in accordance with each client's individual care plan, tailored to their needs.

What We’re Looking For

• You must be over 18 years old and have the right to work in the UK.
• Strong communication skills and a good standard of English are required.
• You’ll need an enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration.
• A full UK Drivinng License 

If you're ready to deliver outstanding care in the community and make a real difference, we’d love to welcome you to our dedicated Nurseplus Care at home team!

About Nurseplus

At Nurseplus, our mission is to make a positive impact and change lives every day. We are passionate about delivering the highest-quality care that truly makes a difference in the lives of those we support. But our commitment doesn’t stop there – we care just as much for our staff as we do for our clients. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, we empower our team to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful contribution to the communities they serve.

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Advanced Practitioner (NHS Continuing Healthcare) - Devon County Council

Location: Devon, UK

Pay Rate: Up to 40 per hour

Are you an experienced and motivated Social Work professional ready to take on a leadership role? Devon County Council is seeking a dynamic Advanced Practitioner to support our adult services teams with a focus on NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC).

About the Role

The purpose of this role is to provide operational leadership, support, and guidance to ensure the local authority meets its responsibilities for NHS CHC. You will play a crucial part in supporting staff, managing resources, and fostering strong working relationships with key agencies. Your focus will be on ensuring the timely and effective assessment, personalised support planning, and care management for individuals.

A key part of your work will be to champion integrated working across all agencies, promoting a partnership approach to achieve the best outcomes for individuals. This includes ensuring effective protection for adults at risk of abuse or neglect.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and guidance to social work teams on all aspects of NHS Continuing Healthcare.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, national policies, and Devon County Council procedures.
• Support and develop staff to maintain effective working relationships and meet performance expectations.
• Promote integrated working with health services and other partner agencies to deliver seamless, person-centred care.
• Act as a senior point of contact for complex cases and provide expert advice.
• Ensure a high-quality service is delivered to the public that meets required standards.

Requirements:

• A professional Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant post-qualification experience in adult social care, with a strong understanding of NHS Continuing Healthcare processes.
• Proven ability to provide professional leadership and guidance to a team.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in multi-agency working and partnership collaboration.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled practitioner to influence and improve service delivery across Devon. We are looking for someone who is passionate about collaborative working and is dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for service users.

IMC Locums are looking for a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist in Haematology & Blood Transfusion

Job Description

Ongoing assignment
ASAP start
Band 6
Haematology & Blood Transfusion
37.5 hours per week
OOH working (Nights & Weekends)

Position Requirements

HCPC Registration
Both Haematology & Blood Transfusion experience

Analysers used -

Grifols - Blood Transfusion

Benefits of Working of IMC

Highly competitive rates of pay
FREE fast track registration
Exclusive contracts available
CPD annual contribution
We offer great self referrals and referral bonuses up to 500 - please contact for more details

To apply, please put your details forward for this job directly or click our fast track registration link through the IMC Locums website.

Also refer your friends or colleagues who are looking for better opportunities.

We would love to hear from you!

Healthcare Assistant

Pay rate: From £13.90 to £9.05 an hour including holiday pay, weekly pay

Reference: HCA/Plymouth/6

Are you a compassionate individual looking to make a difference in people’s lives? We’d like you to join us at Jane Lewis as a Healthcare Assistant in Plymouth!  

We are offering an exciting opportunity to support a range of individuals with varying needs. You would be working in a variety of settings including learning disability and mental health environments.

As a Healthcare Assistant we can offer you:

• Flexible shifts that fit around you
• Pay rates starting from £13.90 r hour, holiday pay inclusive
• 24/7 support from our branch team
• Comprehensive free training
• Opportunity for further development, including access to NVQ’s
• Free DBS Check
• Weekly Pay
• £5 Refer a Nurse bonus*
• 00 signing bonus*

As a Healthcare Assistant you must:

• Be over the age of 18 to apply
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Be a UK resident, we are unable to offer sponsorship.
• Have 6 months prior experience in a healthcare setting
• A Full UK Driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Have excellent communication skills and a basic knowledge of the sector
• Be able to build a strong rapport with service users who have varying needs and abilities
• Have a genuine passion working in the healthcare sector

The duties of a Healthcare Assistant include assisting service users with their personal care, monitoring vital signs, offering companionship and understanding to patients. We aim to empower all service users to carry out everyday tasks independently.

Established in 1987, Jane Lewis is a leading healthcare recruiter within the UK that puts people first. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to vulnerable individuals.  

If you are a motivated and caring individual, apply to be a healthcare assistant with Jane Lewis today!

*terms apply

Homecare Assistant

Join Nurseplus as a Homecare Assistant – Make a Real Difference in Your Community Every Day

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable people in your community? As a Homecare Assistant with Nurseplus Care at home, you’ll have the unique opportunity to provide outstanding, compassionate care directly in the comfort of clients’ homes. Whether you’re supporting individuals with learning disabilities, complex care needs, mental health conditions, dementia, or assisting elderly clients, you’ll be making a meaningful difference with every shift.

Why Join Nurseplus Care at home?

• Continuity of Care: We strive to provide continuity with the same clients and consistent hours each week. Whether you prefer short visits traveling from home to home or longer 12-hour shifts in one location, we have a variety of options to suit your lifestyle.
• Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £13.50 and £30.26 per hour, with weekly pay and an annual pay increase to reward your hard work.
• Deliver Compassionate Care: Make a lasting impact by helping clients live independently and with dignity, through companionship, personal care, medication administration, and more, all guided by personalised care plans.
• Tailored Client Matching: We believe in matching you with clients that align with your skills and passions. Whether you're looking to support individuals with mental health needs, learning disabilities, children, or older adults, we work to pair you with the clients you feel most comfortable and confident working with.
• Paid Industry-Leading Training: We pay for you to attend our mandatory, industry-leading training that’s in line with the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework, tailored to help you grow your skills.
• Ongoing Development: Benefit from continuous support and development opportunities, including in-house courses and funded qualifications like NVQ Levels 2 and 3.
• Blue Light Card: Enjoy thousands of discounts on the high street and online with eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Homecare Assistant, your role is vital to improving the quality of life of those you support. You’ll provide personal care, assist with nutritional needs, administer medication, and offer companionship – ensuring clients feel valued and cared for in their own homes. All care is delivered in accordance with each client's individual care plan, tailored to their needs.

What We’re Looking For

• You must be over 18 years old and have the right to work in the UK.
• Strong communication skills and a good standard of English are required.
• You’ll need an enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration.
• A full UK Drivinng License 

If you're ready to deliver outstanding care in the community and make a real difference, we’d love to welcome you to our dedicated Nurseplus Care at home team!

About Nurseplus

At Nurseplus, our mission is to make a positive impact and change lives every day. We are passionate about delivering the highest-quality care that truly makes a difference in the lives of those we support. But our commitment doesn’t stop there – we care just as much for our staff as we do for our clients. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, we empower our team to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful contribution to the communities they serve.

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