Senior Healthcare Assistant (Days)

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

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Senior Healthcare Assistant in a supportive and award-winning environment. This role focuses on providing high-quality care tailored to individual needs, ensuring residents with complex conditions receive the best support. You will lead a team, develop care plans, and maintain high standards of care, all while working in a warm and safe atmosphere. With a competitive pay rate and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals. If you are passionate about care and ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

£250 Welcome Bonus

Enhanced pay for overtime and bank holidays

Monthly overtime raffle

Refer a friend scheme

Fully funded RQF Level 2 or 3

Healthcare cash plan

Free uniform

Subsidised lunch

Recognition and rewards

Access to the Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in care within the UK.
• Strong leadership skills to guide a care team.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise workload of the care team and support daily living activities.
• Observe resident progress and report changes to nursing staff.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Emotional Resilience

Communication Skills

Understanding of Safeguarding Procedures

Ability to Support with Care Plans

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Willingness to complete NVQ Level 3

Job description

About The Role

Cornerstone is on the lookout for an experienced and passionate Senior Healthcare Assistant to join our award-winning team.

Kitnocks House is a 63-bed service made up of four specialised units, each offering high-quality care tailored to the individual needs of our residents. We support people with a range of complex conditions, always focusing on the person behind the diagnosis. It’s a warm, safe and supportive environment — and we’re proud to be rated Good by the CQC.

Successful Applicants will receive a £250 Welcome Bonus!!T&C's apply

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 - 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.

Pay rate

£14.52 - £15 per hour (Subject to Level 3 Qualification).

What do you need?

• Minimum of 2 years' experience working in Care within the UK (essential)
• Minimum 1 year experience leading a care team
• NVQ Level 2 in health & social care, with a willingness to complete NVQ Level 3 upon successful placement.
• Strong leadership skills to guide and support a team of care assistants.
• Ability to support with the development and delivery of care plans for residents.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures and the ability to follow and implement care standards.
• Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• A strong mind-set to support adults with complex needs in a compassionate and professional manner.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation in line with care standards and regulatory requirements.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.

What will you be doing?

• 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
• Observe resident progress against planned goals and report changes in the residents’ condition or care needs to a registered nurse
• Supporting all aspects of daily living including personal care, mealtimes and social activities
• Helping residents to remain as independent as possible
• Respecting residents' right of choice, privacy and dignity at all times

Based in Southampton and concerned about transport? We can offer tailored travel solutions - apply now to learn more!

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
• Fully funded RQF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care
• 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
• And much more!

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

About Us

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 3 services based in Waterlooville, Curdridge, & Mytchett with 2 new services set to open in Bristol and Birmingham in 2025.