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Senior Healthcare Assistant
East Dundry
1 hour ago
Full-time
On-site
BS13, East Dundry, North Somerset
£15.10 - £15.10 GBP hourly
Health / Social Care
PLEASE NOTE - We are NOT offering Sponsorship and are unable to take overseas applications at this time
Cornerstone Healthcare is looking for experienced and passionate Senior Care Assistant to join our award-winning team at The Burren. The Burren is a brand-new purpose-built service location South Bristol, providing high quality care & supporting residents with varying complex neurological, mental health & dementia care needs provided in a comfortable and safe living environment. Our approach focuses on individualised care, considering the whole persons unique strengths and challenges, rather than just the diagnosis.
What do you need?
* Minimum of 3 years' experience working in Care within the UK (essential)
* At least 12 months' experience supporting individuals with complex dementia, mental health conditions, neurological conditions, or acquired brain injuries supporting rehabilitation and recovery.
* Management experience
* NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care with the view of completing Level 3 following probation (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?
Week A: 3 shifts
Week B: 4 shifts
Total hours per week: 38.5
Day & Night shifts available. Weekend work will be required.
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 worth up to £5,000
* 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
* Access to Blue Light card - over 13,000 discounts
*subject to terms and conditions
Cornerstone Healthcare is looking for experienced and passionate Senior Care Assistant to join our award-winning team at The Burren. The Burren is a brand-new purpose-built service location South Bristol, providing high quality care & supporting residents with varying complex neurological, mental health & dementia care needs provided in a comfortable and safe living environment. Our approach focuses on individualised care, considering the whole persons unique strengths and challenges, rather than just the diagnosis.
What do you need?
* Minimum of 3 years' experience working in Care within the UK (essential)
* At least 12 months' experience supporting individuals with complex dementia, mental health conditions, neurological conditions, or acquired brain injuries supporting rehabilitation and recovery.
* Management experience
* NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care with the view of completing Level 3 following probation (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?
Week A: 3 shifts
Week B: 4 shifts
Total hours per week: 38.5
Day & Night shifts available. Weekend work will be required.
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 worth up to £5,000
* 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
* Access to Blue Light card - over 13,000 discounts
*subject to terms and conditions