Senior Healthcare assistant

Howard Finley Care Ltd; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care home in Bishop's Stortford is seeking a Senior Healthcare Assistant. This role involves leading and supporting care staff while delivering high-quality personal care. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, be medication trained, and preferably a driver for flexibility. The position offers consistent hours with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Consistent hours

Supportive team

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care is mandatory.
• Current and competent in medication administration.
• Driver preferred for flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support care staff during shifts.
• Deliver personal care and oversee care plans.
• Ensure safe medication administration.
• Mentor new staff members.
• Liaise with residents, families, and professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Personal care delivery

Medication administration

Mentoring

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

Senior Healthcare Assistant - Days & Nights available

Location: Bishop's Stortford, CM23

Service: Residential Care Home

Interviews: asap

Shifts & Pay

• Days: 7:00-20:15 | £13.00-£13.25 per hour (21-40 hrs available)
• Nights: 20:00-07:30 | £13.25-£13.50 per hour (36 hrs per week)

About the Role

Join a friendly residential care home providing person-centred care and support. As a Senior HCA, you\'ll lead by example on shift, deliver high-quality care, and support the team to ensure residents\' dignity, safety, and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support care staff during shifts (days or nights)
• Deliver personal care and oversee care plans and documentation
• Safe medication administration in line with policies
• Mentor new staff and promote best practice
• Liaise with residents, families, and professionals

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
• Medication trained (current and competent)
• Driver preferred (for flexibility)

What You'll Get

• Consistent hours (days or nights)
• Supportive team and well-run home
• Training and development opportunities

How to Apply

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Please note: sponsorship is not available for this role.