Senior Care Assistant – Essex Home Care

NHS; Harlow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Healthcare Assistant in Harlow to provide personal care and health services while promoting independence for patients. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and will be responsible for supporting both patients and colleagues. Full training will be provided for those without prior experience. Competitive terms are offered, and interested applicants should be ready for an immediate start.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement at 25p per mile

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide personal and end-of-life care.
• Previous care experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and administer health care.
• Promote independence and support end-of-life service users.
• Maintain dignity by respecting individual choices.
• Be supportive towards colleagues and handle complaints professionally.
• Promote effective and confidential communication.
• Raise concerns to line manager.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Care experience

End of life care knowledge

Education

Care experience preferred but not essential

Job description

A local healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Healthcare Assistant in Harlow to provide personal care and health services while promoting independence for patients. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and will be responsible for supporting both patients and colleagues. Full training will be provided for those without prior experience. Competitive terms are offered, and interested applicants should be ready for an immediate start.