Healthcare Assistant

Cornerstone Healthcare Group; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Waterlooville is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to join their team. You will support residents with diverse needs, fostering independence and dignity. The ideal candidate has at least one year of experience in a care home and is committed to providing high-quality care. The position involves night shifts and offers a competitive benefits package, including enhanced pay and career development opportunities. Join us to make a difference in the lives of our residents!

Benefits

Living Wage Employer

Enhanced pay for overtime and bank holidays

Monthly overtime raffle

Career Pathway

Refer a friend scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Free uniform laundered

Subsidised lunch on site

Recognition and rewards

Blue Light Card access

Qualifications

• At least 1 year’s experience working in a care home supporting residents with complex needs.
• Genuine passion for helping others and promoting dignity and independence.
• Willingness to undertake training and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of daily living including personal care and mealtimes.
• Promote independence, choice, and dignity in every interaction.
• Observe and report on changes in residents’ health and well-being.

Skills

Experience in care home

Good communication skills

Compassion and reliability

Emotional resilience

Team-focused attitude

Education

NVQ Level 2 or working towards it

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.

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 1 year’s experience working in a care home supporting residents with dementia, mental health, elderly or complex care needs within the UK
• 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
• 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.

Apply today and become part of something special at South Africa Lodge!

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 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!

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 / 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.