Healthcare Assistant


Company:	Cornwallis Care Services Ltd
Salary:	£13.50 to £27 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	PL22 0JW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	12 Sept 2026
Closing date:	12 Oct 2026

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Summary

Healthcare Assistant

Cowbridge Residential Home

Lostwithiel, Cornwall

21 hour contract

Make a difference every day as a Healthcare Assistant at Cowbridge Residential Care Home

We’re looking for dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistants to join our daytime team at Cowbridge Residential Care Home, a welcoming 24-bed residential care home where our residents are at the heart of everything we do.

In this rewarding role, you’ll provide high-quality, person-centred care to our elderly residents, offering both practical support and emotional reassurance. You’ll help residents feel safe, respected, understood and valued, while supporting them to maintain their independence and enjoy the best possible quality of life.

At Cowbridge, you’ll be part of a warm, caring and supportive team, helping to create an environment where residents feel at home and where every day, every interaction and every moment counts.

Why Join Us? – Benefits & Perks

✔️ £500 refer a friend scheme

✔️ Loyalty Bonus

✔️ Reward and recognition Schemes

✔️ Blue Light card

✔️ Full training provided

✔️ 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.

Essential Skills

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.

Pay Scale - No qualifications

£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

Week 1 - x3 shifts 07:00-13:00
Week 2 - X4 shifts 07:00 - 13:00

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.

We are not able to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role.

However, we welcome applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK, including those on Student or Graduate visas. We are able to offer contracts of up to 20 hours per week where this is in line with the conditions of your visa.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a difference every single day, we’d love to hear from you.

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