Healthcare Assistant

Company: Cornwallis Care Services Ltd
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Location: Lostwithiel
Job Description:

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., 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.,

  • 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., 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.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 individualsIf you’re looking for a role where you can make a difference every single day, we’d love to hear from you.
  • £13:00 per hour
  • £16.25 per hour (Weekend Rate)
  • £26.00 per hour (Bank Holidays)
  • Pay Scale – Care Certificate or above qualification in care (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)
  • Pay Scale – Enhanced
  • £13.90 per hour
  • £17.38 per hour (weekends)
  • £27.80 per hour (bank holidays)
  • Shift Pattern
  • 1 × 11-hour shift per week
  • Opportunity to pick up additional shifts, with enhanced rates paid for any additional shifts worked

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Posted: October 9th, 2026