Location: On site / Lostwithiel PL22 0JW, UKjob type: Permanent / Part-timeSector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Healthcare AssistantsHourly Salary range:from £ 13.50 to £ 27.00
Cowbridge Residential Home
Lostwithiel, Cornwall
21 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
Benefits
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to grow and progress in a rewarding career
- Completive pay rates and enhancements
- Reward and recognition Schemes
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
Pay Scale
- £13:00 per hour
- £26.00 per hour (Bank Holidays)
- £13:50 per hour
- £27.00 per hour (Bank Holidays)
Shift Pattern
- Week 1 – x3 shifts 07:00-13:00
- Week 2 – X4 shifts 07:00 – 13:00
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
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