Healthcare Assistant

Merco Medical Staffing Ltd; East Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading neurological care service in Hitchin is looking for compassionate Healthcare Assistants to support adults with complex neurological conditions. This role involves assisting with daily activities, promoting emotional wellbeing, and contributing to rehabilitation plans. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and experience in care roles.

Benefits

20% enhancement for weekends and overtime

30% enhancement for bank holidays

33 days annual leave

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Excellent training and development opportunities

Company pension

Eye care vouchers

Long service & staff recognition awards

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience working in a care or support role.
• Team player with strong communication skills.
• Driver preferred due to site accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with day-to-day activities and physical care needs.
• Monitor and report changes in health and mood to senior colleagues.
• Ensure accurate documentation and reporting.

Skills

Communication

Numeracy

Literacy

Caring approach

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

Full-time and Part-time Positions Available

Please note: We do not offer sponsorship for this role.

Subsidised transport available from Luton Central and Stevenage Central for non-drivers.

Are you compassionate, reliable and eager to make a real difference? Join a leading neurological care service in Hitchin as a Healthcare Assistant and support adults with complex neurological conditions in a specialist care setting.

About the Role:

* Support individuals with day-to-day activities, emotional wellbeing and physical care needs
* Contribute to rehabilitation plans to help service users reach their full potential
* Monitor and report changes in health and mood to senior colleagues
* Promote choice, dignity, and respect in all aspects of care
* Ensure accurate documentation and reporting
* Help create a safe, supportive and empowering environment for service users

What We're Looking For:

* Experience working in a care or support role
* Team player with strong communication skills
* Basic IT skills (email, online systems, Word)
* Numeracy and literacy skills
* A caring and patient approach
* Driver preferred (site is not accessible by public transport)

Benefits:

* A£13.76 - A£13.98 per hour (depending on experience)
* 20% enhancement for weekends and overtime
* 30% enhancement for bank holidays
* 33 days annual leave
* Health Cash Plan (starting June)
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Excellent training and development opportunities
* Company pension
* Eye care vouchers
* Long service & staff recognition awards
* Free on-site parking

Apply today! We would love to hear from you!