Healthcare Assistant

Healthcare Assistant

Hendra Court Nursing Home

Par, Cornwall

Part-Time or Full-Time

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.

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.

Full job description available on request.