Healthcare Assistant

Cornerstone Healthcare Services Limited; Bishop's Waltham; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS fully covered

Free uniform laundered on site

Cycle to Work scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Refer a friend scheme

Overtime pay

Overtime raffle £200 monthly

Career Pathway

Blue Light Card discounts

Meal on site

Long service rewards

Job summary

Cornerstone Healthcare Services Limited is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join Kitnocks House, a 63-bed home delivering person-centred care for residents with complex needs. We welcome compassionate, reliable individuals with UK care home experience to join our award-winning team.

You will work day and night shifts, averaging 40.25 hours per week with alternate weekends, providing support for daily living, promoting dignity and independence, and reporting changes in residents’ health.

Qualifications

• 6 months minimum experience working in nursing and/or care homes in the UK (essential)
• A genuine passion for helping others and promoting dignity and independence
• Willingness to undertake training and continuous professional development
• NVQ Level 2 or working towards it (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of daily living including personal care, mealtimes and social activities
• Promote independence, choice and dignity in every interaction
• Observe and report changes in residents’ health and well-being
• Collaborate with your team to ensure exceptional, person-centred care
• Communicate openly and respectfully with colleagues, residents, and their loved ones

Skills

Compassionate

Reliability

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Willingness to training

Education

NVQ Level 2 (desirable)

Job description

PLEASE NOTE - We are NOT offering sponsorship and are unable to take overseas applications at this time.

Are you a compassionate and reliable Healthcare Assistant looking to make a genuine difference in people's lives? Kitnocks House is looking for dedicated individuals with at least one year's experience within a care home setting to join our award-winning team.

Our 63-bed home is made up of four specialised units, each providing high-quality, person-centred care for residents living with complex needs, including dementia, mental health conditions, or other neurological disorders. It's a vibrant and rewarding place to work, where every day brings the opportunity to make someone's life that little bit brighter. We're proud to be Rated GOOD by the CQC.

We welcome individuals who share our values of respect, openness, care, and kindness.

What You’ll Bring

• 6 months minimum experience working in nursing and/or care homes, as a healthcare assistant or similar role within the UK (essential)
• A genuine passion for helping others and promoting dignity and independence
• Emotional resilience and a steady head in challenging situations
• Good communication skills (both written & verbal)
• A positive team-focused attitude
• A caring, reliable, and positive attitude
• Willingness to undertake training and continuous professional development
• NVQ Level 2 or working towards it (desirable)

Your Working Pattern

• Day Shift: 07:30 – 20:00
• Night shift: 19:30 – 08:00
• Average: 40.25 hours per week
• Alternate weekends

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support all aspects of daily living including personal care, mealtimes, and social activities
• Promote independence, choice, and dignity in every interaction
• Observe and report on changes in residents’ health and well-being
• Collaborate with your team to ensure exceptional, person-centred care
• Communicate openly and respectfully with colleagues, residents, and their loved ones

Why Join Us?

At Cornerstone Healthcare, you’ll be part of a team that genuinely cares - about our residents, our standards, and one another. We’re proud of our reputation for excellence, and even prouder of the people who make it possible.

If you have the experience, compassion, and drive to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits package worth up to £5,000 (T&C's apply)

• Enhanced pay for overtime and bank holidays
• Monthly overtime raffle – win an extra £200 for picking up shifts
• Career Pathway – A personalised plan for your career
• Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £1,000
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Healthcare cash plan worth up to £700 – includes dental, optical and 24/7 mental health support
• Enhanced DBS fully covered by us and automatically added to the update service
• Free uniform laundered for you on site ready for your next shift
• Subsidised lunch on site
• Recognition and rewards – vouchers, cash bonuses, and long service treats
• Access to the Blue Light Card – over 13,000 discounts
• And much more!

Care Home / Healthcare / Elderly Care / Nursing Home / Dementia / HCA / Healthcare Assistant / Carer / Care Worker / Support Worker / Care Giver / Complex / Senior Carer / Senior HCA / Full Time