About The Role
PLEASE NOTE - We are NOT offering Sponsorship and are unable to take overseas applications at this time
Cornerstone Healthcare is seeking an experienced and passionate Bank Healthcare Assistant to join our award-winning team at Kitnocks House. Kitnocks House is a 63-bed facility providing high-quality care across four specialised units, supporting residents with complex care needs, and offering 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 Overall Good by CQC.
Requirements:
* Previous experience working in care (essential)
* Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with colleagues, residents, and families
* A caring and empathetic approach to residents and visitors
* Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
Working Hours:
* Day Shift: 07:30 to 20:00 (12.5-hour shift)
* Night Shift: 19:30 to 08:00 (12.5-hour shift)
Responsibilities:
* Supporting daily living activities, including personal care, mealtimes, and social activities
* Helping residents maintain independence
* Respecting residents' rights to privacy, dignity, and choice
* Communicating effectively with staff and team members
* Attending training and staff development sessions
Additional Information:
All bank employees must attend a paid 5-day induction before starting. The induction is typically scheduled Monday to Friday, 09:30 to 16:30. Please consider this requirement if you are employed elsewhere.
Benefits:
* Benefits package worth up to £5,000
* Subsidised daily lunch
* Free uniform laundered on site
* Enhanced pay for bank holidays
* Fully covered DBS check included in the update service
* Specialist and paid e-learning training
* Paid company events
* Access to Blue Light card with over 13,000 discounts
*Subject to terms and conditions
Locations include Southampton, Fareham, Botley, Wickham, Curbridge, Hedgeend, Whiteley, Bishops Waltham, and surrounding areas.
About Us
Cornerstone Healthcare provides specialist care for vulnerable individuals with challenging behaviours related to complex neurodegenerative and mental health conditions. Our residents typically have neurological degenerative conditions like Dementia combined with mental health issues, making them unsuitable for standard dementia or elderly residential care homes. We operate four services based in Waterlooville, Curdridge, Mytchett, and Bristol.
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