Senior Healthcare Assistant

Job description

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 th...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

East Dundry

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

25-10-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English