Healthcare Assistant

Cornwallis Care; Lostwithiel; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Reward and recognition schemes

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to grow and progress

Competitive pay rates and enhancements

Job summary

Cowbridge Residential Care Home in Lostwithiel is seeking Healthcare Assistants to join daytime team, providing high-quality, person-centred care to elderly residents.

In this role, you’ll offer practical support and emotional reassurance, whether experienced or new to care, and you’ll help residents feel safe, understood, and valued. With opportunities to grow and competitive pay, this role suits those with a genuine passion for dementia care.

Qualifications

• Experience in care is beneficial but not required.
• Ability to work as part of a daytime team.
• Commitment to safeguarding vulnerable residents.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care while maintaining privacy, dignity and respect.
• Engage residents in meaningful conversations and activities.
• Deliver person-centred care tailored to individual needs.
• Conduct wellbeing checks according to care plans.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external healthcare professionals.
• Record and maintain resident information using digital systems.
• Report incidents or concerns to senior team members.
• Demonstrate empathy, teamwork and strong communication.
• Keep written records in good English.
• Be flexible, positive and open to ongoing training.
• Safeguard and promote welfare of vulnerable individuals.

Skills

Strong communication

Good written English

Teamwork & independence

Basic IT skills

Empathy & care focus

Adaptability

Tools

Digital documentation systems

Basic computer usage

Job description

Location: On site / Lostwithiel PL22 0JW, UK
job type: Permanent / Part-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Healthcare Assistants
Hourly Salary range:from £ 13.50 to £ 27.80

Cowbridge Residential Care Home

Lostwithiel, Cornwall

11 hour 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 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

Why Join Us

Reward and recognition Schemes

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to grow and progress in a rewarding career

Completive pay rates and enhancements

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.
• 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

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)