Healthcare Assistants - Oak

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Liskeard; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Liskeard is seeking Care Support Assistants and Healthcare Assistants to join their team. The roles involve assisting in clinical care delivery and supporting patient needs. Successful candidates will have the opportunity for further training, including the Care Certificate, and work in a dynamic environment focused on elderly care. Positions offer a yearly salary of £24,465 to £26,598, with a commitment to developing staff skills.

Qualifications

• Willingness to complete the Care Certificate.
• Willingness to complete further training for progression.
• Competency in assisting and supporting staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of clinical care.
• Carry out care duties under supervision.
• Support care for all patients in the clinical area.
• Contribute to resource management.

Skills

Willingness to assist and support patients

Ability to cope with a varied workload

Ability to use a computer for work and training

Knowledge of working in a care setting

Education

Level 2 qualification or experience in a care environment

Job description

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are pleased to offer opportunities for experienced Healthcare Assistants and for those looking to start their careers in healthcare as a Care Support Assistant. We are committed to developing our staff and can offer band 2 development or band 3 positions depending on your level of experience.

The closing date is 20 November 2025

Oak Ward, a 25 bedded ward, at Liskeard Community Hospital. These roles will require the post holders to be committed to the ongoing development of the ward and multidisciplinary team working, aiming to deliver the highest standards of patient care to our predominantly elderly patients.

These are 37.5 hour posts – undertaking a range of long days and night duties on a rotational basis to support 24‑hour nursing care, 7 days per week. Although based at Liskeard Community Hospital, a flexible working approach is required to support other Community Hospitals with the East Locality as service needs require.

Interviews will be held locally. Informal visits are welcomed.

Proposed Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

• To assist in the delivery of clinical care, planned and assessed by the Registered Nurses.
• To carry out care/other duties under indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Senior Health Care Assistant.
• Support care on a day‑to‑day basis for all patients in the clinical area in a manner sensitive to the individual client’s needs and wishes, always acknowledging their rights and beliefs.
• Contribute to resource management within the clinical area.

About us

We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital‑based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you’ll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people’s homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Just over 532,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Job responsibilities

To view the role profile and person specification for both our Band 2 Care Support Assistant and Band 3 Healthcare Assistant, please see the supporting documents section.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• Willingness and competency to complete the Care Certificate within set timeframe.
• Willingness and competency to complete further training for progression to Healthcare Assistant within agreed timeframe.
• Level 2 qualification or experience in a care environment.

Skills & Aptitude & Knowledge and Abilities

• Willing to assist and support patients, carers and staff as needed.
• Ability to cope with a varied workload.
• Ability to use a computer for work and training purposes.
• Knowledge of working in a care setting.

Experience

• Experienced in communicating with a range of people, in writing and verbally.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

£24,465 to £26,598 a year, per annum/Pro Rata