Healthcare Assistant (Nights)

Cornerstone Healthcare Group; Waterlooville; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

We are a Living Wage Employer

Enhanced pay for overtime and bank/h

Monthly overtime raffle

Career Pathway

Refer a friend scheme

Cycle to Work

Healthcare cash plan

Enhanced DBS

Free uniform laundered

Subsidised lunch

Recognition and rewards

Blue Light Card access

And much more!

Job summary

Cornerstone Healthcare Group is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant for its UK nursing home. Role involves supporting daily living, personal care, meals, and social activities, with a focus on independence and dignity. You will work within a dedicated team to deliver person-centred care across shifts.

The role requires at least 6 months care home experience, strong communication, and a willingness to train; NVQ2 is desirable. Night shifts and 38.5 hours weekly on a 3/4 pattern offered.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience working in a nursing home (essential).
• NVQ Level 2 or working towards it (desirable).
• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal).

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 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.

Skills

Compassionate and reliable

Good communication

Team-focused

Willingness to undertake training

Education

NVQ Level 2 (desirable)

Job description

About The Role

Are you a compassionate and reliable Care Assistant looking to make a genuine difference in people's lives? South Africa Lodge is looking for dedicated individuals with at least one year's experience within a care home setting to join our exceptional team.

Successful Applicants will receive a £500 Welcome Bonus!! T&C's apply

Our 99-bed home is made up of six 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.

What You’ll Bring

You’ll thrive here if you’re kind-hearted, patient, and committed to providing care that goes beyond the basics. We’re looking for people who naturally treat residents with warmth and respect.

• At least 6 months experience working in a nursing home supporting residents with dementia, mental health, elderly or complex care needswithin 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

• Night shift: 19:45-07:45
• Average: 38.5 hours per week, on a 3/4 shift pattern
• Alternate weekends

What You’ll Be Doing

No two days are quite the same as a Healthcare Assistant, but your main responsibilities will include:

• 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.

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

• We are a Living Wage Employer
• 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 planworth 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 lunchon site
• Recognition and rewards- vouchers, cash bonuses, and long service treats
• Access to the Blue Light Card- over 13,000 discounts
• And much more!

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

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

About Us

Cornerstone Healthcare Group are a multi award-winning, sector leader with an innovative approach to complex care

Cornerstone specialise in supporting adults of all ages with complex neurological, physical, and mental health needs.

Residents are typically living with neurological degenerative conditions, such as dementia with an underlying mental health condition, and as such are vulnerable and at times prone to challenging behaviours associated with complex conditions. Many have been unable to stay in other settings because their needs have been deemed too high or too challenging.

Operating well-established homes in Waterlooville and Curdridge in Hampshire and Mytchett in Surrey, as well as a new state-of-the-art ‘eco’ home in Bristol, the Group has built a reputation for delivering consistently high standards of care, focusing on the individual journey of each resident.

At Cornerstone, the expert clinical care skills and approach of the team mean that people with the most complex needs can find a place to call home.