Senior Healthcare Assistant (Day)

Cornerstone Healthcare Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pay rates for overtime and BH

Subsidised lunch

Free DBS and parking

Free uniform laundered on site

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

Cornerstone Healthcare Group is seeking a compassionate Senior Care Assistant for Kitnocks House in the UK. The role requires at least 12 months' care home experience, NVQ/QCF Level 3 (or working towards it), and strong relationship-building with residents and families.

The position offers a clear pattern with 40.25 hours per week and hourly pay between £15.10 and £17.10. Benefits include enhanced overtime rates, DBS and parking, and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• 12 months previous experience working in care home/healthcare setting in a Senior Healthcare Assistant/Team Lead role (essential)
• NVQ/QCF level 3 or working towards this (essential)
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, residents, and their families
• A caring and empathetic approach to residents and their visitors

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of the Registered Nurse, undertake support and guiding the care team to meet the daily care needs of our residents.
• Prioritising workload of the care team, seeking advice from the nurse in charge where necessary.
• Participate in meetings including staff meetings, case reviews, clinical reviews, as prescribed by the Nurse in charge.
• Helping residents to remain as independent as possible
• Respecting residents right of choice, privacy and dignity at all times

Skills

Care home experience

Empathy

NVQ/QCF Level 3

Communication skills

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 or working towards

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 Senior Care 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

• 12 months previous experience working in care home/ healthcare setting in a Senior Healthcare Assistant/ Team Lead role (essential)
• NVQ/QCF level 3 or working towards this (essential)
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, residents, and their families
• A caring and empathetic approach to residents and their visitors

Your Working Pattern

Week A - 3 days - Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 07.30 to 20.00

Week B - 4 days - Monday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday: 07.30 to 20.00

Total average of 40.25 hours worked per week.

£15.10 - £17.10 per hour (Dependant on Level 3 NVQ).

What You’ll Be Doing

• Under supervision of the Registered Nurse, undertake support and guiding the care team to meet the daily care needs of our residents. This includes ensuring colleagues undertake allocated of breaks. support care delivery which includes personal hygiene, nutrition and hydration and participation in meaningful activities. The Senior would also participate in these activities to ensure the wellbeing of our residents is achieved.
• Prioritising workload of the care team, seeking advice from the nurse in charge where necessary.
• Participate in meetings including staff meetings, case reviews, clinical reviews, as prescribed by the Nurse in charge.
• Helping residents to remain as independent as possible.
• Respecting residents right of choice, privacy and dignity at all times.

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

• Enhanced pay rates for overtime and bank holidays
• Subsidised lunch available daily
• Free DBS and parking
• Free uniform laundered for you on site ready for your next shift
• Monthly overtime raffle – receive a ticket for each overtime shift completed and the winner will receive an additional £200 in their pay packet
• Full range of courses provided by the company, including NAPPI training
• Opportunities to be enrolled onto a government funded RQF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care
• Paid for e-learning and training
• Reward and recognition through vouchers and cash incentives for Christmas and long service
• Refer a friend scheme – up to £1,000 (depending on role)
• Paid for company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Online, activity days and in-store employee discounts
• Healthcare cash plan worth up to £700* which includes dental and optical benefits alongside other
• Access to holiday entitlement and company pension scheme

About The Company

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.