Healthcare Assistant

Cornwallis Care; Callington; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Training provided

Career progression opportunities

DBS support

Job summary

Addison Park Care Home in Callington is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly team on-site. You will provide personal care, engage residents with meaningful activities and support wellbeing, dignity and independence.

We offer training, development pathways, and competitive hourly rates. DBS checks and right to work in the UK are required; visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring healthcare assistant mindset.
• Strong communication skills and a friendly approach.
• Willingness to learn and develop in the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care with dignity and respect.
• Build genuine connections with residents and support activities.
• Follow personalised care plans and monitor wellbeing.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Good communication

Team player

Basic IT skills

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

Location: On site / St Therese Cl, Callington PL17 7QF, UK
job type: Permanent / Full or part-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Healthcare Assistants
Hourly Salary range:from £ 13.50 to £ 27.80

Addison Park

Callington, Cornwall

Part-Time or Full-Time

Start Something Meaningful This August

Looking for a career where every day makes a difference?

At Addison Park Care Home, we're looking for compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join our friendly team. Whether you're already working in care or looking for a rewarding new career, we'll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.

Every smile you share, every conversation you have, and every act of kindness helps our residents feel safe, valued and truly at home. If you have a caring nature and want to be part of a team that genuinely supports one another, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Us

Reward and recognition Schemes

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to grow and progress in a rewarding career

Completive pay rates and enhancements

Your Role

As a Healthcare Assistant, you’ll play a vital part in our residents’ daily lives, supporting not just their care needs, but also emotional reassurance happiness and wellbeing too.

You’ll help residents:

• Feel comfortable, safe, and respected
• Stay engaged through meaningful conversations and activities
• Maintain their independence wherever possible
• Enjoy each day with dignity and companionship

No two days are the same, but every day is rewarding.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing personal care with dignity, respect, and kindness
• Building genuine connections with residents
• Supporting activities that bring joy and purpose
• Following personalised care plans
• Monitoring wellbeing and health, reporting any changes
• Working closely with your team and healthcare professionals
• Keeping clear and accurate care records

What We’re Looking For

• A kind, caring, and empathetic nature
• Good communication skills and a friendly approach
• A team player who can also work independentlyBasic IT skills for record-keeping
• A commitment to learning and development
• A strong dedication to safeguarding and supporting vulnerable people

Development Pathways

We believe in investing in our people through qualifications and mentoring.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you'll have the opportunity to progress to an Enhanced Healthcare Assistant role through our comprehensive training and competency programme. This development pathway will enable you to:

• Safely administer medication following competency assessments.
• Carry out basic clinical observations and report concerns appropriately.
• Lead by example, promoting high standards of person-centred care.
• Support and mentor new colleagues during their induction and development.
• Work alongside Team Leads to support the smooth running of each shift.
• Build the knowledge and confidence needed to progress into senior care roles in the future.
• £13:00 per hour
• £26.00 per hour (Bank Holidays)

• £13.50 per hour
• £27.00 per hour (bank holidays)
• £13.90 per hour
• £27.80 per hour (bank holidays)

(Don’t have your Care Certificate yet, we’ll support you to achieve it!)

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Please note that all roles are subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and confirmation of the right to work in the UK.

We are NOT able to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role.

However, we welcome applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK, including those on Student or Graduate visas. We are able to offer contracts of up to 20 hours per week where this is in line with the conditions of your visa.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a difference every single day, we’d love to hear from you.

Full job description available on request.