Healthcare Assistant (Nights) in Waterlooville

About The Role

Are you a compassionate and reliable Care Assistant looking to make a genuine difference in people’s lives? South Africa Lodge is looking for dedicated individuals with at least one year’s experience within a care home setting to join our exceptional team. Our 99-bed home is made up of six specialised units, each providing high‑quality, person‑centred care for residents living with complex needs, including dementia, mental health conditions, or other neurological disorders. It’s a vibrant and rewarding place to work, where every day brings the opportunity to make someone’s life that little bit brighter.

What You\’ll Bring

• At least 1 year experience working in a care home supporting residents with dementia, mental health, elderly or complex care needs within the UK
• A genuine passion for helping others and promoting dignity and independence
• Emotional resilience and a steady head in challenging situations
• Good communication skills (both written & verbal)
• A positive team‑focused attitude
• A caring, reliable, and positive attitude
• Willingness to undertake training and continuous professional development
• NVQ Level 2 or working towards it (desirable)

Your Working Pattern

• Night shift: 19:45–07:45
• Average: 38.5 hours per week
• Alternate weekends

What You\’ll Be Doing

• Support all aspects of daily living including personal care, mealtimes, and social activities
• Promote independence, choice, and dignity in every interaction
• Observe and report on changes in residents’ health and well‑being
• Collaborate with your team to ensure exceptional, person‑centred care
• Communicate openly and respectfully with colleagues, residents, and their loved ones

Why Join Us?

At Cornerstone Healthcare, you’ll be part of a team that genuinely cares about our residents, our standards, and one another. We’re proud of our reputation for excellence, and even prouder of the people who make it possible. If you have the experience, compassion, and drive to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of something special at South Africa Lodge!

Benefits Package

Benefits package worth up to £5,000 (T&C\’s apply)

• We are a Living Wage Employer
• Enhanced pay for overtime and bank holidays
• Monthly overtime raffle – win an extra £200 for picking up shifts
• Career Pathway – a personalised plan for your career
• Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £1,000
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Healthcare cash plan worth up to £700 includes dental, optical, and 24/7 mental health support
• Enhanced DBS fully covered by us and automatically added to the update service
• 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 with 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 Group are a multi‑award‑winning, sector leader with an innovative approach to complex care. Cornerstone specialises in supporting adults of all ages with complex neurological, physical, and mental health needs. Residents are typically living with neurological degenerative conditions, such as dementia with an underlying mental health condition, and are vulnerable and at times prone to challenging behaviours associated with complex conditions. Many have been unable to stay in other settings because their needs have been deemed too high or too challenging. Operating well‑established homes in Waterlooville and Curdridge in Hampshire and Mytchett in Surrey, as well as a new state‑of‑the‑art eco home in Bristol, the Group has built a reputation for delivering consistently high standards of care, focusing on the individual journey of each resident. At Cornerstone, the expert clinical care skills and approach of the team mean that people with the most complex needs can find a place to call home.