Position Overview & Specifications

Healthcare Assistant

Cowbridge Care Home

Lostwithiel, Cornwall

Looking for more purpose in life, are you wanting more than your average 9-5 desk job, where you can walk away knowing you have made a real difference to someone life positively? Becoming a Care Assistant may be the perfect career move for you. Whether you have previous experience or not, we have a friendly and supportive team who cant wait to meet you and welcome you into the

Benefits of working at Cowbridge

Completive pay rates
Enhancements paid for weekend – (time and a quarter)
Enhancements paid for bank holidays – (double time)
Career pathway, supported by training and development opportunities
Opportunity to work with a progressive and forward-thinking organisation
£500 Refer a Friend Scheme
Reward and Recognition Scheme

Job Purpose

The role of the Health Care Assistant is helping our residents to live full, happy and healthy lives, by delivering person centred care, meaningful activities, support and companionship; helping residents to enjoy each day by making sure they receive the quality care, support and opportunities for fulfilment that they deserve.

Requirements

16 years +
Kind, caring and compassionate in nature
Enthusiastic and committed to making a positive contribution to the people who we care for.
Highly motivated and driven to achieve high standards
Ability to communicate and interact well with residents and others
Experience in health and social care
Care Certificate or NVQ level 2 or above in Health and Social Care

Shift Patterns

07:00-13:00
13:00-19:00
07:00-19:00

Pay Scale

£10.42 per hour – until you have completed your Care Certificate (Cowbridge will support you to achieve expected 6-12 weeks)
£11.00 per hour – Care Certificate/NVQ Diploma in Health and Social Care
£13.03 - 13.75 per hour on Weekends – Time and a quarter
£20.84 - £22.00 per hour on Bank Holidays – Double time

Additional information