Job Details
Job Title: Healthcare Assistant
Ref: DomCareBude
Date Posted: 22/10/2026
Position: Temporary Full-time
Salary: ?13.75 - 15.00 per hour + Holiday Pay
Location: Bude, Cornwall, England
Job Description:
Community Care Workers – Bude
Location: Bude and surrounding areas
Contract: Temporary, Full-Time
Duration: ASAP – 31 January 2027
Hours: 36 hours per week, with additional hours available
About the Role
We are looking for reliable and compassionate Community Care Workers to join our team in Bude and the surrounding areas.
This is a temporary full-time opportunity, starting as soon as possible and running through to the end of January 2027.
You will be supporting clients who have recently been discharged from hospital and need additional care and support to regain their confidence, independence and ability to manage day-to-day life at home.
This is a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to people during an important stage of their recovery.
Key Responsibilities
As a Community Care Worker, you will:
- Provide person-centred care and support to clients in their own homes.
- Support individuals following discharge from hospital.
- Encourage clients to regain and maintain their independence.
- Assist with personal care and day-to-day activities where required.
- Support with medication in line with training and individual care plans.
- Follow care plans and maintain accurate records.
- Promote dignity, choice and respect at all times.
- Follow safeguarding, health & safety and infection control procedures.
- Work alongside other care professionals and members of the wider support team.
Working Hours
The standard shifts are:
- 7:00am – 2:00pm
- 4:00pm – 10:00pm
The position offers 36 hours per week, with additional hours available for those who would like to work more.
There will also be opportunities to pick up additional outstanding shifts over the coming weeks.
Travel
This role involves travelling between clients across Liskeard and the surrounding areas.
Due to the amount of travel involved:
- Travel time is paid
- Full mileage is paid
You will therefore need to be comfortable travelling between different client locations throughout your working day.
About You
We are looking for people who are:
- Caring, compassionate and patient.
- Reliable and punctual.
- Comfortable supporting vulnerable adults.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexible and willing to travel between clients.
- Confident following care plans and procedures.
- Committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care.
Both male and female applicants are welcome.
Previous care experience is beneficial, but we're also interested in people who have the right attitude, reliability and commitment to helping others. You must be a driver with access to your own vehicles.
Training Required
The following training will be required:
- Manual Handling
- Safeguarding
- Medication
- First Aid
What We Offer
- Temporary full-time position until 31 January 2027
- 36 hours per week
- Additional hours available
- Paid travel time
Please let me know if you are interested in hearing more. We have part-time hours available too on an Ad Hock basis.
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