Healthcare Assistant; Enhanced

Location: On site / Lostwithiel PL22, UK job type: Permanent / Full or part-time Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Healthcare Assistants Hourly Salary range: from £ 15.00 to £ 30.00

We're looking for an experienced and compassionate Day Healthcare Assistant (Enhanced) to join our dedicated team, providing high-quality, person-centred care that enables our residents to enjoy fulfilling, comfortable, and meaningful days.

This is a key enhanced role where you will support the shift Coordinator with medication administration, act as a mentor to other Healthcare Assistants, and help guide new starters by leading by example and promoting safe, high-quality care.

You’ll ensure our residents feel safe, valued, and supported throughout the day, delivering care with kindness, dignity, and respect.

• 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
• Reward & recognition schemes to celebrate your hard work

You’ll provide compassionate personal care, emotional support, and practical assistance while helping residents maintain their independence and well‑being. As an Enhanced Healthcare Assistant, you’ll also take on additional responsibilities, including medication administration and supporting the wider care team to ensure the smooth running of each shift.

• Supporting residents with personal care, including washing, dressing, continence care, and mobility.
• Assisting residents with meals, hydration, and nutritional support.
• Encouraging independence and supporting residents to participate in activities and daily routines.
• Administering medication safely (following training and competency sign‑off).
• Monitoring residents’ health and well‑being and reporting any changes or concerns promptly.
• Supporting the smooth running of the shift and providing guidance to colleagues when needed.
• Promoting a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for residents and visitors.
• Following individual care plans to deliver truly person‑centred care.
• Communicating effectively with residents, families, colleagues, and healthcare professionals.

• Experienced HCA (minimum Care Certificate required
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• A kind, calm, and empathetic nature
• Experience in care (ideally with dementia or complex needs)
• Confidence to take on responsibility and support others on shift
• Medication training (or willingness to complete)
• Strong team player with a positive attitude

• £15.00 per hour
• £30.00 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.