Healthcare Assistant

Cornwall Staff Agency Ltd; Bude; Sur place; GBP 17 000 - 21 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Temporary contract until 31 Jan 2027

36 hours per week

Additional hours available

Paid travel time

Résumé du poste

Cornwall Staff Agency Ltd is recruiting Community Care Workers in Bude and surrounding areas to provide compassionate, person-centred home care. The role supports clients recently discharged from hospital, helping them regain independence and confidence in daily living.

We offer a temporary full-time contract until 31 January 2027 with 36 hours per week and paid travel time. Additional shifts may be available to suit staff availability.

Qualifications

• Experience in care of vulnerable adults is desirable.
• Ability to follow care plans and procedures.
• Comfortable working in clients' homes and community settings.
• Willingness to travel between clients across Liskeard area.
• Reliable and patient with good communication.

Responsabilités

• Provide person-centred care to clients in their own homes.
• Support individuals after hospital discharge.
• Encourage independence and daily living activities.
• Assist with personal care and daily tasks.
• Support with medication in line with plans.
• Follow care plans and maintain records.
• Promote dignity, choice and respect.
• Adhere to safeguarding and health & safety procedures.
• Collaborate with wider care team.

Connaissances

Caregiving

Compassion

Punctuality

Reliability

Independence

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Formation

Manual Handling Certification

Safeguarding Training

Medication Administration Training

First Aid Certification

Description du poste

Community Care Workers - Bude

Location: Bude and surrounding areas
Contract: Temporary, Full-Time
Duration: ASAP - 31 January 2027
Hours: 36 hours per week, with additional hours available

About the Role

We are looking for reliable and compassionate Community Care Workers to join our team in Bude and the surrounding areas.

This is a temporary full-time opportunity, starting as soon as possible and running through to the end of January 2027.

You will be supporting clients who have recently been discharged from hospital and need additional care and support to regain their confidence, independence and ability to manage day-to-day life at home.

This is a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to people during an important stage of their recovery.

Key Responsibilities

As a Community Care Worker, you will:

• Provide person-centred care and support to clients in their own homes.
• Support individuals following discharge from hospital.
• Encourage clients to regain and maintain their independence.
• Assist with personal care and day-to-day activities where required.
• Support with medication in line with training and individual care plans.
• Follow care plans and maintain accurate records.
• Promote dignity, choice and respect at all times.
• Follow safeguarding, health & safety and infection control procedures.
• Work alongside other care professionals and members of the wider support team.

Working Hours

The standard shifts are:

• 7:00am - 2:00pm
• 4:00pm - 10:00pm

The position offers 36 hours per week, with additional hours available for those who would like to work more.

There will also be opportunities to pick up additional outstanding shifts over the coming weeks.

Travel

This role involves travelling between clients across Liskeard and the surrounding areas.

Due to the amount of travel involved:

• Travel time is paid
• Full mileage is paid

You will therefore need to be comfortable travelling between different client locations throughout your working day.

About You

We are looking for people who are:

• Caring, compassionate and patient.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Comfortable supporting vulnerable adults.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and willing to travel between clients.
• Confident following care plans and procedures.
• Committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care.

Both male and female applicants are welcome.

Previous care experience is beneficial, but we're also interested in people who have the right attitude, reliability and commitment to helping others.

Training Required

The following training will be required:

• Manual Handling
• Safeguarding
• Medication
• First Aid

What We Offer

• Temporary full-time position until 31 January 2027
• 36 hours per week
• Additional hours available
• Paid travel time