Care Assistant

We are seeking experienced and reliable Care Assistants to join our dedicated support team in Penzance and the surrounding West Cornwall local areas 🌊. Penzance is highly accessible, offering excellent transport links including local bus routes and Penzance main train station—the historic final stop on the Cornish Main Line—making commuting straightforward from across the district 🚌.

This is a temporary position offering flexible shifts to fit around your lifestyle, with the opportunity to review for a longer-term placement ⏳. You will support individuals within our care environment, ensuring they receive compassionate, high-quality daily care in a warm, welcoming setting close to the coast 🏡.

Working Hours & Weekend Availability ⏰

We offer flexible shifts to suit your schedule across both weekdays and weekends, with opportunities available between the working hours of:

• ☀️ Day Shifts: 08:00 – 20:00

• 🌙 Night Shifts: 20:00 – 08:00

The Care Structure 🤝

Our care team works collaboratively to support individuals with varying levels of need, focusing on promoting independence, preserving dignity, and delivering a high quality of life.

Key Responsibilities 📋

• 🤝 Personal Care: Assist with daily personal care needs, including washing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support.

• 🥗 Meal Support: Help with dining and hydration, assisting those who require extra support during mealtimes.

• 📝 Care Plans: Follow individual care plans and maintain accurate, up-to-date daily records.

• 💬 Engagement: Build positive relationships, encouraging participation in daily activities and social interaction.

Requirements 🫂

• 💼 Proven Experience: Minimum of 6 months of professional care experience within the UK care or healthcare sector.

• ❤️ Genuine Passion: A real passion for care and a deeply rooted desire to help others improve their quality of life.

• 🧠 Compassionate Approach: A patient, empathetic nature with a strong commitment to person-centred care.

• 💪 Reliability: Dependable work ethic with a hands-on and flexible approach to working hours.

• 🧼 Safety & Dignity: Clear understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and maintaining dignity.

• 📚 Valid Training: Up-to-date mandatory care training certificates, or a willingness to undergo training immediately.

• 🛡️ Background Check: Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one immediately).

• 🚫 Visa Restrictions: Please note we cannot accept applications from candidates requiring or currently on visa sponsorship. Candidates must already possess the full, unrestricted right to work in the UK.

How to Apply 📩

Ready to bring your passion and skills to our care team? If you have a heart for helping others, a commitment to great support, and are ready to make a positive daily impact, we would love to hear from you! 🤲✨

Apply today by sending your CV