Healthcare Assistant

MCS Healthcare; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Exeter is seeking compassionate Health Care Assistants to join their team. This role offers flexible contracts with pay ranging from £16.50 to £18.00 per hour. Candidates should have a Care Certificate or NVQ in Health & Social Care and at least one year of care experience. You'll be involved in administering medication, monitoring health observations, and providing emotional support to patients. Join a supportive team that values your expertise and offers growth opportunities.

Benefits

£100 referral bonus

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of care experience in community settings.
• Experience with catheter suctioning and tracheostomy care.
• Valid Manual Handling & Basic Life Support training.

Responsibilities

• Administering medication.
• Monitoring health observations.
• Providing emotional support to patients.

Skills

Compassionate care

Empathy

Calm approach to complex situations

Education

Care Certificate or NVQ in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

Health Care Assistants – Exeter

Pay: £16.50 – £18.00 per hour

Job Types: Full-time | Part-time | Flexible Zero-Hour Contracts

Are you a compassionate, experienced carer looking for a role where your work really matters and your time is truly valued?

Why Join MCS Healthcare

At MCS Healthcare, we don’t just talk about quality care—we live it. We’re a CQC-regulated provider supporting people in the community, from those with everyday needs to individuals requiring more complex care. And we know that great care only happens when we look after our team just as much as we look after our clients.

We get it—care work can be demanding, but also deeply rewarding. That’s why we’ve built a supportive, respectful environment where you're paid for every minute you work, trained to succeed, and recognised for your commitment.

Refer a Friend and Earn £100!

Know someone who would be a great fit? Refer them to us and receive a £100 bonus once they’ve joined and completed their first 5 shifts.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for kind, capable people who bring experience, empathy, and a calm approach to complex situations. If you’ve worked in care before—especially within the NHS or community settings—you’ll feel right at home with us.

To be successful, you’ll need

• A Care Certificate or NVQ in Health & Social Care
• At least 1 year of care experience
• Experience with
• Catheter suctioning
• Tracheostomy care
• PEG feeding
• Oxygen therapy
• Epilepsy management
• Medication administration
• A Full UK driving licence
• Safeguarding Level 2 or 3
• A DBS registered on the Update Service
• Valid Manual Handling & Basic Life Support training

What You’ll Be Doing

• Administering medication
• Tracheostomy care
• PEG care and suctioning
• Oxygen support via nasal cannula
• Monitoring health observations
• Managing epilepsy and other complex needs
• Providing reassurance, dignity, and emotional support every step of the way

Sound Like a Good Fit?

If you’re a caring professional who wants to work somewhere you're respected, paid fairly, and given real opportunities to grow—we’d love to welcome you to the MCS Healthcare family.

Apply now and start the next chapter in your healthcare journey with a team that truly values what you do.

Please note: We do not hold a UK Sponsorship Licence. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.