Care Assistant
About The Position
Komplex Care is hiring a Care Assistant to support an adult with Huntington’s disease in their own home in Drewsteignton, Exeter. The individual needs assistance with communication and movement, as well as support to safely visit local attractions and take part in community activities. The role involves 24 hours per week across two 12-hour shifts. The stated hourly pay is £15.43 for day shifts and £16.43 for night shifts. The Care Assistant will work within a dedicated, nurse-led team providing specialist care for someone with lifelong and potentially life-critical clinical needs. This is not standard domiciliary care. The role follows detailed clinical care plans, monitors changes in the individual’s condition, and provides interventions to help maintain their safety, stability and comfort at home. Individualised clinical training and ongoing nurse-led oversight are provided. Komplex Care provides nurse-led care at home for adults and children with complex clinical needs, including ventilation, tracheostomy care, suctioning, gastrostomy support and neurological care. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- Full UK driving licence.
- Experience in care or confidence undertaking clinical training.
- Excellent attention to detail and situational awareness.
- Ability to follow detailed clinical protocols consistently.
- Basic IT skills for communication and record-keeping.
- Genuine commitment to safe, person-centred care.
- Compassionate, dependable approach and ability to remain calm and act correctly under pressure.
- Must already have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care, medication and clinical interventions.
- Manage tracheostomies, ventilation and specialist equipment, as required.
- Monitor clinical observations and recognise signs of deterioration.
- Maintain accurate records and escalate concerns immediately.
- Follow detailed clinical care plans and protocols consistently.
- Support the individual with communication, movement and safe participation in local attractions and community activities.
Benefits
- Fully paid, face-to-face training and ongoing career development.
- 24/7 GP access for the employee and immediate family.
- Free mental health support and wellbeing activities.
- Life insurance and confidential advice for everyday challenges.
- Retail discounts for brands including Amazon, Tesco and Nike.
- Up to 33% off selected gym memberships.
- Employee of the Month recognition, including a £50 voucher.
- Structured rotas to support a healthy work-life balance.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
