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Healthcare assistant

Penzance
CORNWALLIS CARE SERVICES LTD.
Healthcare
Posted: 4 October
Offer description

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 rewarding role, you'll offer not only practical support but also 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 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)
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