Health Care Assistant

Nurses UK; Camborne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Weekly payments

Flexible shifts

Ongoing training

Transport allowance

Weekly rotas

Refer a friend

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Nurses UK is seeking Healthcare Assistants for agency shifts across Cornwall, including Camborne. We offer flexible work across hospitals, care homes and community services with weekly payments and ongoing training. Join our growing team and deliver compassionate, patient‑centred care.

Choose when and where you work, with options for full or part‑time shifts, and a supportive recruitment team to help you find the right placements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months UK healthcare or care home experience.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Up-to-date mandatory training (or willingness to complete).
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Assist with personal care, washing, dressing, and mobility.
• Support patients with eating, drinking, and daily living activities.
• Monitor and report changes in patients' conditions.
• Maintain accurate care records.
• Work closely with Registered Nurses and multidisciplinary teams.
• Promote dignity, independence, and safeguarding at all times.

Skills

Communication skills

UK healthcare experience

Reliable & compassionate

Job description

Agency Healthcare Assistant Opportunities – Cornwall, UK

Join Our Growing Healthcare Team!

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant (HCA) or experienced care professional looking for flexible agency work across Cornwall?

We are recruiting reliable and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistants to support hospitals, nursing homes, residential care homes, and community healthcare services throughout Cornwall. Whether you're looking for full-time, part-time, or flexible shifts, we have opportunities to suit your lifestyle.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay with weekly payments
• Flexible shifts – Days, Nights & Weekends
• Choose when and where you work
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Friendly and supportive recruitment team
• Holiday pay and pension scheme (where applicable)
• Opportunities across Cornwall

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Assist with personal care, washing, dressing, and mobility.
• Support patients with eating, drinking, and daily living activities.
• Monitor and report changes in patients' conditions.
• Maintain accurate care records.
• Work closely with Registered Nurses and multidisciplinary teams.
• Promote dignity, independence, and safeguarding at all times.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months' UK healthcare or care home experience (preferred).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, reliable, and professional attitude.
• Up-to-date mandatory training (or willingness to complete).
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is desirable but not essential.

Locations

We have agency shifts available across:

• Truro
• Falmouth
• Newquay
• Bodmin
• Redruth
• Camborne
• St Austell
• Penzance
• Helston
• Launceston
• Liskeard
• Other surrounding areas across Cornwall

Whether you're an experienced Healthcare Assistant or looking to expand your skills in a variety of healthcare settings, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months' UK healthcare or care home experience (preferred).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, reliable, and professional attitude.
• Up-to-date mandatory training (or willingness to complete).
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• Outstanding Rates of Pay as an Agency
• Flexible Working: flexible shifts, Days/Nights, Weekdays/Weekends, Full or Part-time
• LOTS of work to choose from! Weekly Rotas & Advanced Bookings Available!
• Weekly Payments
• Transport allowance
• Be part of an elite team of HCAs
• Specialist FREE Annual Training
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Employee of the Month Prizes