Healthcare Assistant
Rivermead View Care Home
Looe, Cornwall
Part-time or Full-time contract available
At Rivermead View Care Home, we're looking for kind, compassionate Healthcare Assistants to join our friendly daytime team. Whether you're experienced in care or taking your first step into the sector, we'll provide all the training and support you need to build a rewarding career.
Every day, you'll help our residents live comfortably, safely, and with dignity. From offering reassurance and companionship to supporting personal care, you'll play an important role in helping people enjoy life to the fullest in a warm, welcoming home by the Cornish coast.
If you have a caring heart, a positive attitude, and a passion for supporting others, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us in creating a warm, respectful, and enriching environment where everyday counts
Full training provided
Supportive team environment
Opportunity to grow and progress in a rewarding career
Completive pay rates and weekend and bank holiday enhancements
£500 refer a friend scheme
Reward and recognition Schemes
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
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Support residents with personal care, maintaining their privacy, dignity, and respect at all times.
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Engage residents in meaningful conversations and activities that enhance their quality of life.
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Deliver care in a person-centred manner, tailored to individual needs and preferences.
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Conduct regular wellbeing and health checks in accordance with individual care plans.
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Collaborate effectively with colleagues and external healthcare professionals to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
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Accurately record and maintain resident information using digital documentation systems.
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Promptly report any incidents, changes, or concerns to senior team members.
Essential Skills
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A caring and empathetic nature with a genuine passion for helping others.
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Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with residents and colleagues.
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Good written English for accurate documentation of daily care and interactions.
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Basic computer/IT skill for navigating digital documentation systems.
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A flexible and positive attitude, with the ability to adapt to changing needs.
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Commitment to ongoing learning, professional development, and maintaining up-to-date training.
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Always safeguard and promote the welfare of vulnerable individuals
Pay Scale
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£13.00 per hour
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£16.25 per hour (Weekend Rate)
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£26.00 per hour (Bank Holidays)
Higher rate for Care Certificate (We will support you if not yet achieved).
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£13.50 per hour
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£16.88 per hour (Weekend Rate)
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£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.
