Healthcare Assistant

Merco Medical Staffing Ltd; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join their dedicated team in Hitchin. This role is pivotal in supporting individuals with neurological conditions, helping to optimize their recovery. You will be responsible for implementing care strategies, monitoring client well-being, and promoting independence. The company offers a supportive environment with comprehensive training, ensuring your career development is prioritized. With competitive pay enhancements for nights, weekends, and public holidays, along with generous holiday entitlement and various employee benefits, this is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a real difference in healthcare.

Benefits

35 days' holiday

Pension contributions

Discounts through Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Long service awards

Free uniform

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in care delivery and strong communication skills are essential.
• Proven experience working within a team is required.

Responsibilities

• Support rehabilitation goals and implement care strategies.
• Monitor clients' well-being and communicate changes.

Skills

Teamwork

Care delivery

Communication skills

Basic numeracy

Basic literacy

IT skills

Job description

Must be a driver with access to your own vehicle

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking for a fulfilling career in care? We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team at a specialist care centre in Hitchin. If you're passionate about making a difference and want to grow your career in healthcare, this could be the role for you!

The Role:

As a Healthcare Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting individuals with neurological conditions. You’ll work alongside a committed team to help optimise service users' physical, emotional, and cognitive recovery. Key responsibilities include:

1. Supporting rehabilitation goals and implementing care strategies.
2. Monitoring the well-being of clients and communicating any changes.
3. Promoting choice and independence for service users.
4. Ensuring accurate documentation and reporting.
5. Working as part of a team to provide high-quality care and support.

About You:

1. Proven experience working within a team.
2. Experience in care delivery.
3. Strong communication skills.
4. Basic numeracy, literacy, and IT skills.

Pay Enhancements:

1. 30% enhancement for night shifts (8:00 pm to 6:00 am).
2. 30% enhancement for weekends (Friday midnight to Sunday midnight).
3. 60% enhancement for Public Holidays.

Rewards and Benefits:

1. 35 days' holiday, including bank holidays.
2. Pension contributions.
3. Discounts through the Blue Light Card and Perkbox.
4. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
5. Long service awards, free uniform, and parking.

With a focus on your well-being and career development and offering comprehensive training and opportunities for growth in a supportive environment, don’t delay, apply today!

Join this friendly team by submitting your CV to [e-mail] or call 0208 971 2974 for more information.

Successful candidates will be subject to DBS and reference checks.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.