Health Care Assistant

Redruth, Cornwall, UK on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted May 16, 2026 Last posted May 16, 2026
Job description

Become a Health Care Assistant at Nurses UK!

Nurses UK is seeking compassionate and committed Health Care Assistants to join our dedicated team, providing exceptional care to patients across various healthcare settings.

Pay rate: £14.24 - £15.00 per hour

We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and professional environment where you can grow your skills and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide personal care to patients including assistance with hygiene, dressing, eating, and mobility.
  • Support patients emotionally and physically, ensuring comfort and dignity at all times.
  • Observe and report changes in patients' condition to nursing staff promptly.
  • Assist with implementing care plans as directed by healthcare professionals.
  • Maintain cleanliness and safety standards within the care environment.
  • Offer companionship and provide emotional support to patients and their families.

Requirements

  • Experience in a healthcare or caregiving role is preferred but not essential.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A compassionate, patient-focused attitude with a strong sense of empathy.
  • Ability to work flexibly, including weekends, evenings, and nights as required.
  • Willingness to undergo relevant background checks and training.

Benefits

  • Outstanding Rates of Pay as an Agency
  • Flexible Working: flexible shifts, Days/Nights, Weekdays/Weekends, Full or Part-time
  • LOTS of work to choose from! Weekly Rotas & Advanced Bookings Available!
  • Weekly Payments
  • Transport allowance
  • Be part of an elite team of HCAs
  • Specialist FREE Annual Training
  • Refer a Friend Scheme
  • Blue Light Card
  • Employee of the Month Prizes
About this role

Summary

Provide personal and emotional care to patients, support healthcare team, assist with daily activities.

Job title

Health Care Assistant

Experience level

none

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Redruth, Cornwall, UK; remote work not allowed

Salary

£14.24 - £15.00 per hour

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communicationempathy

Preferred skills

flexible workingtraining

Specializations

personal careemotional supportpatient observationcare plans
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Redruth, UK

On-site City