Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic and enthusiastic individual to work with people who have a dementia diagnosis or a functional mental health illness. The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) role is part of the Dementia & Older People Mental Health (DOPMH) team. The successful applicant will work alongside the MDT team, which comprises of the Consultant Psychiatrist, CPN's, Memory assessment nurse, Occupational therapist, Dementia Liaison Nurse, Psychologist and Primary care dementia team.
Supporting patients and their carers in the community, either in their home or in a care placement setting. Delivering time specific care planned contact, alongside the patients care co-ordinator.
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the effective provision of Mental Health Services to an identified caseload of service users.
The post holder will provide a range of services including practical and emotional support to individual service users as indicated by the individual care plans provided by their care co-ordinators.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Just over 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Details
Date posted
28 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
201-25-635
Job locations
Edward Bolitho House
Laregan Hill
Penzance
TR18 4NY
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full information of the roles and responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description and person specification. Job description
Job responsibilities
For full information of the roles and responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential

• NVQ3 in healthcare or equivalent qualification or experience
• GCSE Maths & English or equivalent qualification

Skills and Aptitude
Essential

• Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals from various settings
• Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions
• IT literacy

Desirable

• Working within a community setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector

Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential

• NVQ3 in healthcare or equivalent qualification or experience
• GCSE Maths & English or equivalent qualification

Skills and Aptitude
Essential

• Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals from various settings
• Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions
• IT literacy

Desirable

• Working within a community setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector

Skills Required