Senior Health Care Assistant (Days)

Sandstone Care Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Flexible pay options

Health and wellbeing support

Employee recognition

Job summary

Parklands Care Home is hiring a Senior Health Care Assistant to lead the day team and deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care from 8am to 8pm. The role emphasises leadership, compassionate support, and close collaboration with residents, families, and healthcare professionals.

The position is part‑time at 22 hours per week, with a £500 welcome bonus and flexible pay options through Sandstone Care Group. Prior experience and NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care are valued.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care preferred or in progress.
• Experience as Senior Health Care Assistant.
• Ability to lead by example and support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the day care team.
• Deliver personal care and wellbeing support.
• Administer medication safely.
• Monitor residents and respond to concerns.
• Maintain accurate care records.
• Support residents with daily activities, encouraging independence and wellbeing.
• Work closely with residents, families and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Personal care

Wellbeing support

Medication administration

Care records

Resident monitoring

Communication

Shift leadership

Compassion

Reliability

Organisation

Calm under pressure

Patient support

Promoting independence

Person-centered care

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

Working towards NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Health Care Assistant (Days). Parklands Care Home

• Pay rate: £15.02 per hour
• Contract: 22 hours (2 shifts) per week available.
• Shifts: 8am-8pm
• Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship
• £500 welcome bonus

Join our supportive team at Parklands Care Home and play a key role in delivering outstanding care and leadership during the night.

We're looking for an experienced and compassionate Senior Health Care Assistant who can lead by example, support colleagues, and ensure residents receive high-quality, person-centred care throughout the day.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support the day care team.
• Deliver personal care and wellbeing support.
• Administer medication safely and accurately.
• Monitor residents and respond to any concerns.
• Maintain accurate care records.
• Support residents with daily activities, encouraging independence and promoting wellbeing.
• Work closely with residents, families and healthcare professionals.

About You

• Previous Senior Health Care Assistant experience.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, or working towards it.
• Confident leading shifts and supporting colleagues.
• Compassionate, reliable and organised.
• A positive and enthusiastic individual who enjoys supporting residents throughout the day, creating meaningful experiences and promoting independence and wellbeing.
• Able to remain calm, responsive and focused in a busy care environment while delivering exceptional care.

Why Join Parklands?

• £500 welcome bonus (£250 paid after 3 month probation, £250 paid after 6 months)
• Be part of an exceptional team that is passionate about making a difference every day
• Career development and progression opportunities across Sandstone Care Group
• Ongoing training and development to support your professional growth
• Flexible pay options with access to earned wages before payday
• Health and wellbeing support for you and your family
• Employee recognition and reward programmes that celebrate great work
• Exclusive high street discounts at leading retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues

About Sandstone Care Group

At Sandstone Care Group, we put residents at the heart of everything we do. We believe great care starts with great people, and we invest in our teams to help them develop, progress and deliver the very best experience for those we support.

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we support.

. Skillset Required: Health care assistance, Leadership, Personal care and wellbeing support, Medication administration, Care records maintenance, Resident monitoring, Communication with families and healthcare professionals, Shift leadership, Compassion, Reliability, Organisation, Calmness under pressure, Patient support, Promoting independence, Person-centred care