Extra Care and Support Assistant

Please note we may opt to close this vacancy earlier if we have a large response to the advert, so we would encourage you to get any application in as swiftly as possible to avoid disappointment. Please note, if we have asked for a cover letter and you have not submitted one, your application will be automatically rejected and you will not be shortlisted.

Closing date: 20 September 2026

Anticipated interview date: 28 September 2026

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Coastline Housing is a charitable social landlord serving Cornwall. Winners in the Third Sector category at the Cornwall Business Awards and one of the fastest growing landlords in the country, we are proud to be a key provider of housing and support in Cornwall. That includes social housing for thousands of people across Cornwall, plus shared ownership and rent to buy homes to help people get a home of their own.

Our Extra Care scheme in Redruth houses many older people, and our services for anyone experiencing homelessness help hundreds each year who are rough sleeping.

Accredited with Investors in People Gold, Investors in Volunteers, a Menopause Workplace Pledge and Disability Confident Leader, we are a proven, people-focused employer, putting customers and colleagues at the heart of what we do.

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If we have advertised for a full-time position but your preference is to work part-time or flexibly, please do give us a call so we can discuss these options with you. While some roles do require a full-time postholder, wherever we can accommodate a flexible way of working we will do so for the right candidate. It is more important to us that we have the right people in our organisation, rather than just people who can work full-time.

Miners Court is Coastline’s extra care living facility in Redruth, providing an integrated care and support service that promotes independence for all our customers.

We have 1 part time vacancy as an Extra Care & Support Assistant working with our customers to flexibly meet their individual needs, in accordance with their care and support plans. You will be empathetic, have knowledge of safeguarding and have a respectful understanding of the health and wellbeing of vulnerable and older people.

You will possess an NVQ/Diploma Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care, or be willing to achieve this and will require a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Above all, we are looking for someone who cares about our clients happiness, comfort and dignity, and is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of our customers!

Hours - Two-week shift pattern:

Week 1 - Monday 13:00-22:30, Wednesday 16:00-22:30, Thursday 16:00-22:30, Saturday 13:00-22:30 and Sunday 13:00-22:30

Week 2 - Monday 16:00-22:00, Tuesday 16:00-22:00 and Thursday 13:00-22:30

Males are currently under‑represented in some of our Care & Supported Housing teams and we are committed to improving gender balance across the organisation. We are taking positive action to support this, and will guarantee the offer of an interview to candidates who identify as male and meet the essential requirements of the vacancy.