Cornerstone Healthcare is looking for a passionate People Team Assistant to join our award-winning team at Kitnocks House. We provide care to 63 residents across four specialised units, supporting those with varying complex care. Our person-centred approach focuses on each individual’s unique challenges, not just their diagnosis. We're proud to be rated GOOD by the CQC.
We welcome individuals who share our values of respect, openness, care, and kindness.
Cornerstone's Values
We are more than just an organisation; we are a community built on shared principles. By joining our team, you'll embody and champion these core values:
• Respectful: We honour each person’s dignity, choices, and contributions with integrity and courtesy.
• Open: We communicate honestly, invite diverse viewpoints, and collaborate to build trust and quality.
• Curious: We ask questions, embrace learning, and encourage new ideas to enhance our care.
• Kind: We show compassion and understanding by anticipating needs and offering thoughtful, individualised support.
What hours will you work?
Monday to Friday 09:00am - 17:00pm
What will you be doing?
As the People Team Assistant, you will provide administrative and operational support across the full employee lifecycle. The role will ensure employee records, systems, and processes are accurate, timely, and compliant, enabling the organisation to deliver a professional and values-driven HR service.
• Maintain accurate employee data, records, and files in line with organisational and regulatory standards.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and induction processes, ensuring new starters have a smooth introduction to the organisation.
• Administer routine HR documentation, such as contracts, probation reviews, references, and contractual change letters.
• Monitor absence, turnover, and retention data, producing monthly workforce reports to agreed deadlines and maintain and regularly update the HR database in line with any absence, contract changes or new starters/leavers
• Responsible for maintaining and updating employee records and providing first-line HR administrative support to managers and employees, escalating queries when appropriate.
• Contribute to HR projects and process improvements as directed
• Work collaboratively with HR colleagues to ensure continuity of service and mutual cover.
• Promote positive communication and uphold the organisation’s values in all interactions.
• Seek guidance from more experienced colleagues when faced with issues outside your area of responsibility or expertise.
• Promote and maintain good working relationships with colleagues by adhering to Cornerstone vision and values.
Skills and Experience
Essential
• At good standard of general education
• Previous experience in a HR administration of similar support role
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office and HR systems
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Strong written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to produce work to deadlines
• Basic understanding of personal health and safety responsibilities.
• Awareness of equality and diversity in the workplace and how it relates to this role.
• Good customer focused skills
• Able to work flexibly
Desirable
• Knowledge of HR processes within Health and social care
• Familiarity with employment law basics and HR Best practice
• Experience in producing workforce metrics and reports
Qualifications
• A good standard of general education (essential)
• Level 3 CIPD qualification or equivalent
Why Join Cornerstone Healthcare?
At Cornerstone, we care for our residents and our colleagues alike. When you join us, you’ll be part of a values-led organisation that invests in people, celebrates growth, and supports your wellbeing every step of the way. You’ll benefit from:
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about learning and want to make a real impact in a care organisation that values growth, development, and people, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us build a skilled, confident, and values-driven workforce at Cornerstone Healthcare.