Night Shift Lead: Senior Healthcare Assistant (Level 3)

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Healthcare Assistant for night shifts in a nursing home setting in Hitchin. The role involves delivering person-centred care to older residents with complex needs, leading a care team, and ensuring medication is administered according to regulations. Candidates must possess a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care and have experience in a similar role. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of £13.35, paid breaks included.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Uniform provided

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care is essential.
• Experience managing responsibility during night shifts.
• Proven experience in a nursing home or dementia care setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, person-centred care to residents throughout the night.
• Lead and coordinate the night care team.
• Administer medication as per training and policy.

Skills

Experience leading a care team

Medication administration

Working with older adults

Supervising staff

Calmness and leadership during night shifts

Education

Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

A healthcare recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Healthcare Assistant for night shifts in a nursing home setting in Hitchin. The role involves delivering person-centred care to older residents with complex needs, leading a care team, and ensuring medication is administered according to regulations. Candidates must possess a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care and have experience in a similar role. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of £13.35, paid breaks included.