Care Assistant: Dementia & Complex Care, £500 Welcome Bonus

Cornerstone Healthcare Group; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wage employer

Overtime pay

Overtime raffle

Career pathway

Refer a friend

Cycle to work

Healthcare plan

DBS update service

Free uniform laundering

Subsidised lunch

Rewards program

Blue Light Card access

Job summary

Cornerstone Healthcare Group invites compassionate Care Assistants to join our 99-bed care home, serving residents with dementia and complex needs. A £500 Welcome Bonus is offered to successful applicants.

You will assist with daily living, promote independence, and work a 38.5-hour week on a 3/4 shift pattern including night duties (19:45–07:45). Prior UK care home experience is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience in UK care home settings (essential).
• Passion for helping others and promoting dignity and independence.
• Emotional resilience and teamwork in challenging situations.
• Willingness to undertake training and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of daily living including personal care, meals, and social activities.
• Promote independence, choice, and dignity in interactions with residents.
• Observe and report changes in residents’ health and well-being.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure person-centred care.
• Communicate openly with colleagues, residents, and families.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Team player

Dignity

Independence

Emotional resilience

Willingness to train

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

Cornerstone Healthcare Group invites compassionate Care Assistants to join our 99-bed care home, serving residents with dementia and complex needs. A £500 Welcome Bonus is offered to successful applicants.

You will assist with daily living, promote independence, and work a 38.5-hour week on a 3/4 shift pattern including night duties (19:45–07:45). Prior UK care home experience is essential.