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Senior Healthcare Assistant

Job description

Please note that our client DOES NOT offer Tier 2 Sponsorship

 

Senior Healthcare Assistant – Day or Night Shifts | £13.75 per hour | Full-Time
Modern Luxury Care Home | Paid Breaks | Induction & Training | Employee Support Programme

 

Our client a beautiful nursing home is looking for an experienced and compassionate Senior Healthcare Assistant to join their welcoming team at a luxury, purpose-built care home for older adults. Designed around residents’ dignity, comfort, and wellbeing, this modern care home offers an exceptional environment for both residents and staff.

 

This is a full-time role with the option of day or night shifts, ideal for someone ready to step up or continue in a senior capacity and lead by example within a values-driven team.

 

As a Senior Healthcare Assistant, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional care while providing guidance and support to the wider care team. You’ll lead by example, ensuring each resident receives person-centred care tailored to their needs and preferences — day or night.

You’ll also work closely with management to uphold care quality, contribute to care planning, and maintain a warm and respectful home environment.

 

What They're Looking For

  • A Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification (or working towards it) – essential
  • Senior experience in a care setting, ideally with older adults
  • Strong leadership skills and a proactive, team-oriented approach
  • Passion for delivering exceptional, person-centred care
  • Flexibility to work across a 7-day rota
  • Excellent communication and record-keeping skills

 

What’s in It for You?

  • Paid breaks
  • Enhanced pay for bank holidays
  • Free DBS check
  • Full induction and ongoing training provided
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Blue Light Card – discounts across major retailers and services
  • Company pension scheme
  • Free uniform provided

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality, personalised care to residents with varying needs
  • Act as a role model and mentor to care staff, promoting best practices
  • Support with medication administration (if trained and required)
  • Contribute to the creation and review of care plans
  • Build trusting relationships with residents, families, and colleagues
  • Ensure the safety, wellbeing, and dignity of all residents at all times
  • Support new team members through induction and shadowing

Reference: WILL146074/DN (DB)

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