Health Care Assistant
Nurses UK
St. Ives, HuntingdonView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
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Contract
Not specified
Hours
Full time
Closing date
Not specified
In plain English
What this job actually involves
As a Healthcare Assistant, you'll work with patients, help with daily tasks, and support nurses in hospitals, care homes, and community services. You'll need to be caring, reliable, and able to work in a team. This job suits people who enjoy helping others and are flexible with their work schedule.
What you'll need
- You'll need a Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare or equivalent experience
- You should be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- You'll need to be physically fit and able to lift patients
- You should have good communication skills
- You'll need to be able to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends
How to boost your chances
- Consider volunteering in a care setting to gain experience
- Update your CV to highlight any relevant care experience
- Practice your communication skills by taking a course or attending a workshop
- Be prepared to provide references from previous employers
- Research the different types of care settings to decide which one suits you best
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Job description
Are you a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant (HCA) or experienced care professional looking for flexible agency work across Cornwall?
We are recruiting reliable and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistants to support hospitals, nursing homes, residential care homes, and community healthcare services throughout Cornwall. Whether you're looking for full-time, part-time, or flexible shifts, we have opportunities to suit your lifestyle.
- Competitive hourly pay with weekly payments
- Flexible shifts – Days, Nights & Weekends
- Choose when and where you work
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Friendly and supportive recruitment team
- Holiday pay and pension scheme (where applicable)
- Opportunities across Cornwall
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
- Assist with personal care, washing, dressing, and mobility.
- Support patients with eating, drinking, and daily living activities.
- Monitor and report changes in patients' conditions.
- Maintain accurate care records.
- Work closely with Registered Nurses and multidisciplinary teams.
- Promote dignity, independence, and safeguarding at all times.
- Minimum 6 months' UK healthcare or care home experience (preferred).
- Right to work in the UK.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate, reliable, and professional attitude.
- Up-to-date mandatory training (or willingness to complete).
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is desirable but not essential.
- Truro
- Falmouth
- Newquay
- Bodmin
- Redruth
- Camborne
- St Austell
- Penzance
- Helston
- Launceston
- Liskeard
- Other surrounding areas across Cornwall
Whether you're an experienced Healthcare Assistant or looking to expand your skills in a variety of healthcare settings, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and start making a real difference while enjoying the flexibility of agency work.
Join our team and help deliver exceptional care across Cornwall.
- Minimum 6 months' UK healthcare or care home experience (preferred).
- Right to work in the UK.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate, reliable, and professional attitude.
- Up-to-date mandatory training (or willingness to complete).
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is desirable but not essential.
- Outstanding Rates of Pay as an Agency
- Flexible Working: flexible shifts, Days/Nights, Weekdays/Weekends, Full or Part-time
- LOTS of work to choose from! Weekly Rotas & Advanced Bookings Available!
- Weekly Payments
- Transport allowance
- Be part of an elite team of HCAs
- Specialist FREE Annual Training
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Blue Light Card
- Employee of the Month Prizes
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Provenance
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Adzuna
First seen
14 August 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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