Healthcare Assistant


Company:	Cornwallis Care Services Ltd
Salary:	£13.50 to £27.80 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	PL7 7QF
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Sept 2026
Closing date:	22 Oct 2026

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Summary

Healthcare Assistant

Addison Park

Callington, Cornwall

Part-Time or Full-Time

Start Something Meaningful This August

Looking for a career where every day makes a difference?

At Addison Park Care Home, we're looking for compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join our friendly team. Whether you're already working in care or looking for a rewarding new career, we'll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.

Every smile you share, every conversation you have, and every act of kindness helps our residents feel safe, valued and truly at home. If you have a caring nature and want to be part of a team that genuinely supports one another, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Us

✔️ £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

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

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)

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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