Senior Healthcare Assistant (Nights)

Cornerstone; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Portsmouth is looking for a passionate Senior Healthcare Assistant. The position requires minimum 1 year of Care experience in the UK and NVQ Level 2. Responsibilities include prioritising the care team workload and assisting residents in daily activities. The role offers regular shifts with weekends off, a benefits package worth up to £5,000, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Enhanced pay for overtime

Monthly overtime raffle

Career Pathway plan

Free uniform laundered on-site

Healthcare cash plan

Subsidised lunch

Access to the Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience working in Care within the UK (essential).
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships.
• A caring and empathetic approach to residents.

Responsibilities

• Prioritising workload of the care team.
• Participate in meetings including staff meetings.
• Observe resident progress and report changes.

Skills

Experience in Care

Effective communication skills

Empathetic approach

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

About The Role

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

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-bed service providing high quality care across 6 specialised units, supporting residents with varying complex care and 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.

What do you need?

• Minimum of 1 year experience working in Care within the UK (essential)
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care with the view of completing Level 3 following probation (desirable)
• 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 19:45 to 07:45
• Week B: 4 shifts 19:45 to 07:45

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

Benefits package

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, and long service treats
• Access to the Blue Light Card – over 13,000 discounts
• And much more!

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About The Company

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 4 services based in Waterlooville, Curdridge, Mytchett and Bristol.