Bank Senior Healthcare Assistant

The Talent Hub; Waltham Cross; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for compassionate Senior Healthcare Assistants to join their team at Kingfisher Nursing Home. In this pivotal role, you will support residents in daily activities while ensuring their dignity and independence are maintained. The position offers flexible zero-hour contracts with opportunities for career progression and a range of staff benefits. This role is ideal for individuals who are caring, proactive, and dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of elderly residents.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Wagestream access

Blue Light Card access

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition schemes

Support in achieving qualifications

Comprehensive staff induction

Qualifications

• The right to live and work in the UK.
• Caregiving nature and experience in adult care sector is essential.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily activities and care plans.
• Champion dignity and independence for residents.
• Communicate effectively and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Compassion

Positive attitude

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Bank Senior Healthcare Assistant – Cheshunt, Hertfordshire

Location:Kingfisher Nursing Home, Emmanuel Lodge, College Road, Cheshunt, EN8 9NQ

Hourly rate:Up to £13.50 per hour,plus a 50p per hour night and weekend enhancement

Hours:Zero hour contract

Shifts:Shifts available across Monday to Sunday

Job type:Bank (0 hours)

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare!#CareWithUsAtWestgate

We are looking for a compassionate and pro-active Senior Healthcare Assistant to help lead our care teams to supporting our elderly residents in all aspects of daily life.We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect.If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.

Why work at Westgate?

• Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on nights, weekends and bank holidays
• Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops
• Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
• Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!
• Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g.Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events
• Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
• Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity
• Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development

About the role:

• Support our residents with their daily activities, whether this be assisting a resident to wash and dress in the morning, developing their individual care plan or helping them choose their favourite meal
• Be a friend who our residents can rely on to champion their dignity and independence
• Support them to live happy and healthy lives
• Communicate effectively, take on responsibility, prioritise your work load and keep accurate records
• Help with other activities such as serving food and helping residents to eat and drink
• Work in a team, be kind and build relationships with our residents, their relatives and team members

About you:

• The right to live and work in the UK
• NVQ Level 3 or above in Health and Social Care or equivalent or higher qualification
• A caring nature, positive attitude and the ability to work in a team
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work in a team and take initiative
• Previous experience of working within the adult care sector

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged.Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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