Join Our Team
Join Our Team
Why Join Southern Healthcare?
You’ll be a valued member of an award-winning team, passionate about enriching lives, building meaningful relationships, and delivering exceptional care.
Outstanding care starts with outstanding people, which is why we invest heavily in our teams, creating rewarding careers in a supportive environment where you can grow, develop, and make a genuine difference every day.
A Place Where Excellence Is Recognised
We are proud to be one of the South West’s leading care providers. Our homes are recognised for their outstanding standards of care, innovation, and commitment to quality of life.
- Three of our homes have achieved Outstanding ratings and one has a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), reflecting our commitment to delivering exceptional care and support.
- All four of our homes hold Eden Alternative Platinum accreditation and are recognised for creating environments where residents and team members can thrive.
- Our homes have also been recognised through the Meaningful Care Matters Butterfly and Dragonfly programmes, demonstrating excellence in relationship-centred care and dementia support.
Join an Award-Winning Team
Southern Healthcare is nationally recognised for delivering a high standard of care, investing in outstanding training and development, and creating a workplace where our teams feel valued and supported.
Some of our most recent accolades include:
Care Group of the Year Winner (2025) at the Caring UK Awards.
Commitment to Training and Development and Employer of the Year (2024) at the Caring UK Awards.
Commitment to Training and Development and Employer of the Year (2024) at the National Care Awards.
Care Employer of the Year (2024) at the Caring UK Awards
Outstanding Commitment to Social Care (2024) for Margot Whittaker, Director of Nursing and Compliance, at the Caring UK Awards.
Care Employer of the Year (2023) at the Great British Care Awards.
Multiple national and regional award nominations and finalist positions across care, dementia support, leadership, training, and complex care.
Meaningful Careers
Working in care is more than a job – it’s a vocation. At Southern Healthcare, every role contributes to improving the lives of the individuals we support. From care assistants and nurses to team leaders and managers, there are clear career pathways, so you can progress.
We actively promote from within and invest in long-term career development. Most of our senior team members began in junior roles, progressing through dedication, hands-on experience, and structured training programmes. With us, your career isn’t static – it evolves as you do.
Industry-leading Training
We provide exceptional training from day one. We understand confidence comes from knowledge and experience, which is why we offer not just a comprehensive induction programme, but ongoing training and development opportunities.
Our training includes:
- Required qualifications in health and social care
- Additional clinical and behavioural support training
- The opportunity for nurses to take an Advanced Diploma in Social Care Nursing (co-authored and delivered by Southern Healthcare)
- Continuous professional development (CPD)
- You’ll benefit from a blended approach, combining practical, hands-on learning with expert-led sessions and digital resources. Whether you’re new to care, or an experienced professional, you’ll always have the tools and support you need to succeed.
Eden Alternative
The Eden Alternative philosophy of care is embedded into our practice and Training Academy, transforming traditional, task-focused care environments into communities where wellbeing, purpose, and meaningful relationships are prioritised.
Our teams are educated in this deeply person-centred care model, combined with other innovative wellbeing approaches, ensuring they combine professional skills with empathy and emotional understanding.
Meaningful Care Matters (Butterfly)
The Butterfly Approach is a key dementia care method focused on creating meaningful emotional connections and a comforting environment for residents. Our teams are trained in this approach, prioritising loving companionship, empathy and meaningful interaction; as well as helping individuals with dementia feel safe, calm and valued.
This deeply person-centred philosophy supports emotional wellbeing by ensuring people are listened to, positively engaged and treated with kindness at all times, contributing to a homely atmosphere where people can experience dignity, connection and a strong sense of belonging.
Rewarding Environment
We know that our team is our greatest asset, so we focus on creating a workplace where you feel valued, supported, and empowered. From day one, you’ll be welcomed into a friendly and inclusive environment, with access to mentoring, wellbeing support, and regular recognition for your hard work.
More Than Just a Job
When you join Southern Healthcare, you’re joining a supportive, family-owned organisation who genuinely values its people. We offer opportunities for career progression, ongoing training and development, recognition for your achievements, and the chance to work alongside passionate colleagues who share your commitment to outstanding care.
From nursing and care roles to hospitality, housekeeping, maintenance, administration, catering and activities, every member of our team makes a meaningful difference to the lives of our residents. Whether you’re an experienced professional or looking to start a rewarding new career, Southern Healthcare offers the opportunity to be part of something special. We’d love to hear from you.
Start Your Journey With Us
Browse our current vacancies below and take the next step in your career with Southern Healthcare.
Don’t see the perfect role today? We’d still love to hear from you. Send us your details and we’ll keep your information on file, contacting you when suitable opportunities become available.
Your next rewarding career could start here – enquire today and discover how you can make a real difference to people with Southern Healthcare.
Current Vacancies
Night Clinical Partner RGN
Night Clinical Partner RGN required at The Seaton, a small and friendly award-winning care home. (NMC PIN Number required for this role).
Day Care Partner
Day Care Partner required at The Seaton which is registered as Outstanding by the CQC and an award-winning home.