Healthcare Assistant (Days)

Cornerstone Healthcare Group; Camberley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Healthcare is looking for a passionate Healthcare Assistant to provide individualized care for residents with complex needs at Marula Lodge. This role offers a 7-day rotating schedule, competitive salary, generous benefits worth up to £5,000, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Subsidised daily lunch

Free uniform laundered on-site

Monthly overtime raffle with £200 prize

Enhanced pay for overtime and bank holidays

Opportunities for government-funded health and social care qualifications

Pension scheme

Fully covered DBS check

Specialist and paid e-learning training

Incentives and recognition schemes

Healthcare cash plan up to £700

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in a similar setting preferred.
• Kind, caring, and compassionate nature.
• Willingness to complete training including Care Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living activities such as personal care and social activities.
• Monitor resident progress and communicate effectively with team members.
• Help residents maintain independence and respect their privacy.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Emotional resilience

Teamwork

Job description

About The Role

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

Cornerstone Healthcare is seeking a passionate Healthcare Assistant to join our award-winning team at Marula Lodge.

Marula Lodge provides high-quality services to 42 residents across 4 specialised units, supporting residents with complex care needs and offering a safe, comfortable living environment. Our approach focuses on individualised care, considering the whole person and their unique challenges, rather than just the diagnosis. We are proud to be rated GOOD by CQC.

What do you need?

• 6 months experience in a similar setting (preferred)
• A kind, caring, and compassionate nature
• A genuine desire to support others and make a difference
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Reliability and a positive attitude
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Willingness to learn and complete training (including Care Certificate)
• Ability to follow instructions and care plans
• Emotional resilience and calmness in challenging situations
• A compassionate and professional mindset to support adults with complex needs

What hours will you work?

We offer a 7 out of 14 day rotating pattern, providing more time for you:

• Week B - 4 days: Monday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday, 07:45 - 19:45
• Week A - 3 days: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, 07:45 - 19:45

Total average hours: 38.5 per week.

What will you be doing?

• Supporting daily living activities: personal care, mealtimes, social activities
• Monitoring resident progress and reporting changes
• Helping residents maintain independence
• Respecting residents' choices, privacy, and dignity
• Communicating effectively with team members

Benefits package worth up to £5,000

• Subsidised daily lunch
• Free uniform laundered on-site
• Monthly overtime raffle with £200 prize
• Enhanced pay for overtime and bank holidays
• Opportunities for government-funded health and social care qualifications
• Pension scheme
• Fully covered DBS check
• Specialist and paid e-learning training
• Incentives and recognition schemes
• Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000
• Company events and cycle-to-work scheme
• Healthcare cash plan up to £700, including dental and optical
• Access to Blue Light card discounts

*Terms and conditions apply

About Us

Cornerstone Healthcare provides specialist care for individuals with neurodegenerative and mental health conditions, often with challenging behaviours. Our residents typically have conditions like Dementia combined with mental health issues, making them unsuitable for standard dementia or elderly residential care homes.

We operate services in Waterlooville, Curdridge, & Mytchett, with new locations opening in Bristol and Birmingham in 2025.