Healthcare Assistant (Nights)

Cornerstone; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist care provider in Portsmouth is seeking a passionate Care Assistant to join their team at South Africa Lodge. The role involves supporting residents with daily living activities and promoting their independence. Candidates should have prior experience in care and possess strong communication skills. The position offers a benefits package of up to £5,000 including overtime pay and a healthcare cash plan.

Benefits

Enhanced pay for overtime and bank holidays

Monthly overtime raffle

Refer a friend scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Free uniform laundering

Subsidised lunch

Recognition and rewards

Access to Blue Light Card discounts

Living wage employer

Qualifications

• Experience in care settings is preferred.
• Ability to maintain good relationships with residents and families is essential.
• Demonstrated caring and compassionate approach needed.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living activities including personal care.
• Promote independence and dignity for residents.
• Observe changes in residents’ health and report accordingly.
• Collaborate with the care team for optimal service.

Skills

Previous experience working in Care

Communication skills (both written & verbal)

Caring, calm and compassionate nature

Emotional resilience

Team-focused attitude

Job description

About The Role

Cornerstone Healthcare is looking for a passionate Care Assistant to join our award‑winning team at South Africa Lodge. South Africa Lodge is a 99‑bed service providing high quality care across six specialised units supporting residents with varying complex care and providing a comfortable and safe living environment. Our approach focuses on individualised care, considering the whole person and their unique challenges, rather than just the diagnosis. We are currently rated Overall Good with CQC.

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

What do you need?

• Previous experience working in Care
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, residents, and their families
• A caring, calm and compassionate nature
• Emotional resilience and a steady head in challenging situations
• A genuine interest in helping others live full, dignified lives
• Great communication skills (both written & verbal)
• A positive team‑focused attitude

What hours will you work?

Working for us gives you more time for you with a 7 out of 14 day working pattern.

• Week A - 3 days: 19.45 to 07.45
• Week B - 4 days: 19.45 to 07.45
• Total average of 38.5 hours worked per week, including every other weekend.

What will you 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, people‑centred care
• Communicate openly and respectfully with colleagues, residents and their loved ones
• Always promoting choice, dignity and privacy

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
• 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
• 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
• We are a living wage employer

About The Company

Cornerstone Healthcare provide specialist care for vulnerable people who present with challenging behaviours associated with complex neurodegenerative and mental health needs. Residents who live in our homes primarily have a neurological degenerative condition such as dementia with an underlying mental health condition which makes them inappropriate candidates for dementia care homes or residential care homes for the elderly. We currently have four services based in Waterlooville, Curdridge, Mytchett, and Bristol.