Senior Healthcare Assistant (Days)

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Healthcare Assistant to provide high-quality care in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of one year’s experience in care within the UK, demonstrate effective communication, and maintain good relationships with residents and colleagues. This role offers an average of 38.5 hours per week with perks including enhanced pay, career pathways, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Enhanced pay for overtime and bank holidays

Monthly overtime raffle

Refer a friend scheme

Career Pathway

Free uniform

Healthcare cash plan

Subsidised lunch on site

Recognition and rewards

Access to discounts via Blue Light Card

Living wage employer

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience working in Care within the UK is essential.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships.
• A caring and empathetic approach to residents and visitors.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise workload of the care team, seeking advice when necessary.
• Participate in staff meetings and clinical reviews as prescribed.
• Observe resident progress and report changes to a registered nurse.
• Support daily living aspects including personal care and social activities.
• Help residents maintain independence.
• Respect residents' rights of choice, privacy, and dignity.

Skills

Experience in Care within the UK

Good working relationships

Caring and empathetic

Effective communication skills

Job description

About The Role

Cornerstone Healthcare is looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Healthcare Assistant to join our award‑winning team at South Africa Lodge. South Africa Lodge is a 99‑beded service providing high‑quality care across 6 specialised units supporting residents with varying complex care as well as 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 GOOD with CQC.

We welcome individuals who share our values of respect, openness, care, and kindness.

What do you need?

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience working in Care within the UK (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
• Effective communication skills (both written and verbal)

What hours will you work?

One of the perks of working with us is a predictable rota that gives you regular time off to recharge:

• Week A: 3 shifts 07.45 to 19.45
• Week B: 4 shifts 07.45 to 19.45

That’s an average of 38.5 hours per week, with every other weekend off to enjoy life outside of work.

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

Why Choose Cornerstone?

We believe in recognising your hard work and making sure you’re well looked after too.

Your 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
• Career Pathway – A personalised plan for your career
• Free uniform – laundered on‑site so it’s fresh for every shift
• Healthcare cash plan worth up to £700 – includes dental, optical and 24/7 mental health support
• 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
• And much more!

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