Healthcare Assistant Role with Career Growth in Plymouth: Apply Now (Sponsorship Available)

Deliver high-quality care that helps people stay safe and well at home while building a meaningful career in community health.

Location
Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon

Type
Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Salary (£)
£24,937 to £26,598 a year (pro-rata, Band 3)

About Livewell Southwest
Livewell Southwest is an award-winning social enterprise that delivers integrated health and social care across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon. Their teams work in homes, hospitals, and health hubs to support people in living healthier, more independent lives. Guided by values of kindness, respect, and collaboration, they blend NHS-quality care with the innovation of a modern, people-focused organisation. They also invest deeply in staff development, offering training pathways, CPD time, and career progression opportunities.

Job details

Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday with additional days for birthdays and service milestones
• Flexible Working Options to balance work and personal life
• Private Pension Scheme supporting long-term financial stability
• Health and Wellbeing Support including dental, optical, and mental health care
• Career Development with training programs, leadership pathways, and funded qualifications

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent experience
• Maths and English GCSEs (A–C / 4–9) or Functional Skills Level 2
• Good communication skills across written, verbal, and IT-based interactions
• Ability to work autonomously while remaining a strong team player
• Commitment to learning and willingness to enhance clinical competencies
• Full driving ability to travel across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon

Desirable:

• Experience with venepuncture, ECG recording, and wound care
• Awareness of infection control and community healthcare protocols

Salary Details

This role is graded under Agenda for Change Band 3, offering £24,937 to £26,598 a year pro-rata, with flexible hours up to 30 hours per week.

About the Role

As a Healthcare Assistant within the Acute Virtual Ward, you’ll support patients receiving hospital-level care at home. You’ll work closely with nurses and the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, evidence-based care that keeps patients comfortable and independent. Every day will bring new challenges—from performing observations and venepuncture to coordinating with clinicians on care planning.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys autonomy and thrives in a supportive, forward-thinking environment. You’ll make a direct impact on reducing hospital admissions and improving recovery outcomes, all while growing your clinical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care in patients’ homes to promote independence and dignity
• Support nurses and clinicians in assessing and monitoring patient health
• Escalate concerns appropriately using the SBAR tool to maintain patient safety
• Perform basic clinical tasks such as venepuncture, ECGs, wound care, and catheterisation
• Contribute to care planning to reduce hospital stays and improve continuity of care
• Maintain accurate and confidential records across digital and paper systems
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and healthcare professionals to ensure a seamless service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of mental health, neurodiverse conditions, disabilities, and armed forces experience. They provide reasonable adjustments for all stages of recruitment and employment.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Livewell Southwest
• Address: Top Floor, Beauchamp Centre, Mount Gould Hospital, Plymouth, PL4 7QD
• Contact: Glynis Ann Jenkins – glynisjenkins@nhs.net / 01752 435567

Reference Number
B9832-2025-NM-9958-2

How To Apply
Interested in shaping the future of community healthcare? Submit your application through the NHS Jobs portal before the deadline. Don’t wait too long—positions often close early once enough applications are received.