Healthcare Assistant
Care Home: Trcecarrel Residential Care Home
Location: Tywardreath, Cornwall
Contract: Full-Time 33hrs
Are you someone who genuinely cares about others and wants to make a real difference? We're looking for kind, compassionate Healthcare Assistants to join our friendly daytime team, supporting our elderly residents to live happy, fulfilling lives.
This is more than just a job, it's an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, bring comfort and joy to others, and be part of a team that truly values what you do. Whether you're experienced in care or just starting out, if you have a caring heart and a positive attitude, we'd love to welcome you.
Together, we create a warm, safe, and respectful environment where every resident feels valued, understood, and at home.
Why Join Us?
- Full training and ongoing support - no experience needed
- A welcoming, supportive team who feel like family
- Real opportunities to grow and develop your career
- Competitive pay with enhanced weekend & bank holiday rates
- £500 refer-a-friend bonus
- Loyalty bonus
- Reward & recognition schemes to celebrate your hard work
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 independently
- Basic IT skills for record-keeping
- A positive, flexible attitude
- A commitment to learning and development
- A strong dedication to safeguarding and supporting vulnerable people
Pay Scale
- £13.00 per hour
- £16.25 per hour (weekends)
- £26.00 per hour (bank holidays)
Enhanced rates with Care Certificate:
Higher rate for Care Certificate (Don't have your Care Certificate yet? We'll support you to achieve it!)
- £13.50 per hour
- £16.88 per hour (weekends)
- £27.00 per hour (bank holidays)
Apply now and begin a rewarding journey in care with a team that values you.
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.
If you're looking for a role where you can make a difference every single day, we'd love to hear from you.