Key details
About the role
Home Care is about more than completing tasks. It is about building trust, respecting routines and supporting people to continue living the life they want.
You will visit customers across Mid & West Cornwall as part of a structured rota that includes days, evenings and alternate weekends.
Your role may include helping with personal care, preparing meals, supporting daily routines and offering companionship. Over time you will become a familiar and reassuring presence in the lives of the people you support.
This role suits someone who is compassionate, reliable and takes pride in delivering high standards of care.
Important Information Before Applying
Due to the nature of this role:
Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence
Applicants must have access to their own reliable vehicle
This role involves travelling between customers’ homes across Mid & West Cornwall
We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position
What we offer our staff
A typical day
No two days are exactly the same in Home Care, but a typical shift may include:
Visiting several customers in their homes across your local area
Helping someone start their day with personal care and breakfast
Supporting a customer with medication reminders or preparing lunch
Spending time providing companionship and conversation
Assisting with light household tasks to keep the home safe and comfortable
Helping someone settle for the evening with their routine and dinner
Each visit is an opportunity to provide reassurance, support independence and make a meaningful difference to someone’s day.
Key Responsibilities
As a Care Assistant, your responsibilities may include:
Supporting customers with personal care, including washing, dressing and grooming
Assisting with daily routines to help customers remain independent
Preparing meals and drinks
Providing companionship and emotional support
Helping with light household tasks such as tidying or laundry
Supporting customers to remain safe and comfortable at home
Following individual care plans and reporting any concerns to the office team
Building trusting relationships with customers and their families