Overview
Trecarrel Residential Care Home, Tywardreath, Par
Full-time or Part-time Contract
We're looking for dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join our daytime team, providing high-quality, person-centred care to elderly residents. In this rewarding role, you'll offer practical support and emotional reassurance, helping our residents feel safe, understood, and valued. If you have a genuine passion for supporting others and improving the lives of those living with dementia, we can mentor and train you in these areas. What we can teach is compassion and empathy. If this sounds like you, please do get in touch.
Full training provided
Supportive team environment
Opportunity to grow and progress in a rewarding career
Completive pay rates and 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 you''ll 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.
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