Overview
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Frances Bolitho
Penzance, Cornwall
Are you caring, compassionate, and ready to make a real difference every day? We're looking for dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join our daytime team, providing high-quality, person-centred care to elderly residents. In this role, you'll offer practical support and emotional reassurance — helping our residents feel safe, understood, and valued. Whether you're experienced or new to care, if you have a genuine passion for supporting others and improving the lives of those living with dementia we'd love to hear from you. Join us in creating a warm, respectful, and enriching environment where everyday counts. Full training provided. Supportive team environment. Opportunity to grow and progress in a rewarding career. Competitive pay rates and weekend and bank holiday enhancements. £500 refer a friend scheme. Reward and recognition schemes.
Job Purpose
The role of a Health Care Assistant is helping our residents to live full, happy, and healthy lives by delivering person-centred care, meaningful activities, support, and companionship. It’s a fun, rewarding, and fulfilling role where no day is the same and youinll build genuine relationships and make a real difference each day — helping residents enjoy life and receive the quality care and opportunities they deserve.
Job Responsibilities
* Support residents with personal care, maintaining their privacy, dignity, and respect at all times.
* Engage residents in meaningful conversations and activities that enhance their quality of life.
* Deliver care in a person-centred manner, tailored to individual needs and preferences.
* Conduct regular wellbeing and health checks in accordance with individual care plans.
* Collaborate effectively with colleagues and external healthcare professionals to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
* Accurately record and maintain resident information using digital documentation systems.
* Promptly report any incidents, changes, or concerns to senior team members.
Essential Skills
* A caring and empathetic nature with a genuine passion for helping others.
* Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with residents and colleagues.
* Good written English for accurate documentation of daily care and interactions.
* Basic computer/IT skill for navigating digital documentation systems.
* A flexible and positive attitude, with the ability to adapt to changing needs.
* Commitment to ongoing learning, professional development, and maintaining up-to-date training.
* Always safeguard and promote the welfare of vulnerable individuals.
Pay Scale
* £12.21 per hour
* £15.26 per hour (Weekend Rate)
* £24.42 per hour (Bank Holidays)
Higher rate for Care Certificate (we will support you if not yet achieved).
* £12.82 per hour
* £16.03 per hour (Weekend Rate)
* £25.64 per hour (Bank Holidays)
Apply now and take the next step in your care career with a team that truly values what you do.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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