Job overview
The role is similar to a Health Care Assistant in that you will be delivering great care and supporting reablement for people in mainly in their own homes.
You will be within the Kerrier Primary Care Network, covering Camborne, Redruth, Helston and surrounding areas. Travel costs for journeys during work time are supported and pool cars are also available for work use.
You will need to demonstrate good communication skills and a positive approach to people who may have communication difficulties or who have challenging health needs. You will be part of a dedicated team and will be provided with bespoke training to support your development in this role.
You will be required to work a rota that covers 7 days a week from 08:00 to 20:00 hours. Flexibility within this rota, and geographical location, will be important.
This is a lone worker post.
Proposed interview date: to be confirmed
Main duties of the job
- General social interaction with patients, talking, observing and escalating concerns
- Supporting patients with meals including preparation and service
- Assisting patients with personal care utilising a recovery/reablement ethos in all interactions
- Support wider team with domestic and housekeeping duties
- Meeting and greeting
- Putting away stock
- Carrying out and supporting with other duties our trained and experienced staff need completing
- To report any concerns or issues to the manager in charge
- To make or receive telephones calls
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for Community Support Worker - Kerrier with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £24,937 - £26,598 Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Jun 2026.
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