Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job in Perranporth REF60BH

Salary: £14.24 - £23.29 per hour*
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Map Perranporth, Cornwall

About the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job in Perranporth

If you're searching for flexible Healthcare Assistant (HCA) jobs in Perranporth, this role allows you to make a genuine difference in your local community. You’ll support individuals who rely on help with daily tasks due to age, illness or disability, working across a variety of environments.

We have a wide range of Healthcare Assistant (HCA) shifts available in residential care homes, nursing homes, and supported living settings across Perranporth.

You’re free to select the settings and shift patterns that best suit your lifestyle, giving you full flexibility.

Swift hiring - 48 hours start available (subject to compliance).

What we offer

  • Competitive earnings, equivalent to a maximum of £23.29/hr
  • Weekly pay
  • Flexible rotas that allow you to work around personal commitments
  • Steady and reliable placement availability across Perranporth
  • Higher pay for all bank holiday shifts
  • Pension contributions as part of your package
  • Bonuses for referring carers to the service
  • Free scrubs and an ID badge supplied
  • Comprehensive training options delivered at no cost
  • 24/7 access to experienced managers for advice and support
  • A supportive workplace built on mutual respect, wellbeing and professional growth

What you'll do

  • Deliver compassionate, person-centred care in healthcare settings
  • Support dignity, independence, and daily wellbeing
  • Assist with personal care and movement
  • Encourage nutrition, hydration, and routine care
  • Administer medication safely and responsibly
  • Monitor and report any changes in condition
  • Support basic clinical interventions where trained
  • Provide reassurance and emotional support
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable space
  • Work alongside families and healthcare teams
  • Keep clear and accurate care records
  • Build positive, consistent relationships
  • Opportunities for Healthcare Assistant (HCA) roles across Perranporth

What you'll bring

  • 6+ months’ UK experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a care home or nursing home
  • A compassionate and calm approach to supporting others
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Reliable and able to manage responsibilities independently
  • Experience supporting a range of resident needs
  • Commitment to safe, person-centred care
  • Understanding of dignity, respect, and independence
  • Ability to follow care plans effectively
  • Strong observation and reporting skills
  • Willingness to learn and progress

Apply today

If you're interested in applying for this Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job or exploring additional vacancies in Perranporth, simply complete the application form provided on this page. Make sure you upload your CV so we can review your experience fully.

Please note we do not sponsor visas.

What happens after I apply?

  • Apply on this page using the application form
  • After a quick review, we’ll invite you to create an online profile
  • Enter your details and availability for shifts
  • Finish compliance and registration in the profile
  • Request your first shifts, commonly within 48 hours (subject to compliance)

About Medicare People

Medicare People specialises in healthcare assistant care jobs across Perranporth, helping caring and skilled professionals find rewarding placements locally and nationally. We are dedicated to providing excellent support and strong pay, creating opportunities to make a positive impact.

Under the definitions provided by the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, Medicare People functions as both a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) jobs agency and medical staffing agency. In this role, we must follow strict guidelines relating to candidate suitability, client representation, and responsible recruitment practices.

Our goal is to uphold these standards while ensuring a smooth and supportive experience for all applicants.