Senior Healthcare Assistant

Olive Recruit; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Senior Healthcare Assistant for a nursing home in Bracknell. This role involves leading the care team, providing compassionate support to residents, and ensuring high care standards. Candidates should have NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, and experience in a care home is essential. Competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team culture are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid induction and ongoing training

Support for further qualifications

Free uniform and meals during shifts

Access to a pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a care home or comparable environment is essential.
• Experience in medication administration is desirable but not mandatory.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and a compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the care team and support junior staff.
• Ensure that each resident's needs are met with dignity and compassion.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, and nutrition.
• Maintain accurate documentation and administer medication.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Compassionate and caring approach

Excellent communication

Effective teamwork skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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We are recruiting a dedicated and compassionate Senior Healthcare Assistant to join our clients 42-bed nursing home, where residents receive personalised care in a warm, respectful environment. The Senior Healthcare Assistant will play a vital role in leading the care team, supporting junior staff, and ensuring that each residents needs are met with dignity and compassion. This position involves working closely with nursing and management teams to maintain high standards of care, assist with personal care, mobility, and nutrition, and monitor residents wellbeing.

The Senior Healthcare Assistant will also be responsible for accurate documentation, medication administration following protocols, and supporting the training and orientation of new team members. By promoting a safe and welcoming atmosphere, the Senior Healthcare Assistant helps create a home where residents feel valued and supported every day.

Job Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a care home or comparable environment is essential
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, or currently working towards qualification
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, excellent communication, and effective teamwork skills
• Compassionate and caring approach with a strong commitment to dignity and respect
• Experience in medication administration is desirable but not mandatory
• Competitive salary with additional pay for night and weekend shifts
• Paid induction, ongoing training, and opportunities for professional development
• Support for achieving further qualifications and career advancement
• Friendly and supportive team culture
• Free uniform provided and meals during shifts
• Access to a pension scheme and generous holiday allowance

At Olive Recruit, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that embraces diversity and promotes inclusivity. Our core values, Integrity, Impact, Inclusivity, and Innovation, guide our efforts to create an environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to excel.

As a recruitment agency, we prioritise sourcing and placing diverse candidates with our clients, recognising that diverse perspectives are essential for business success and inclusive work environments.

We take great pride in celebrating the unique backgrounds and experiences of our team members and candidates. By embracing these different perspectives, we not only create a great place to work but also better serve our clients. Your individuality is what makes our team strong.

Join us in championing our values and building a workplace where everyone can thrive.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to share this commitment and participate fully in safeguarding training and processes.

The successful applicant will undergo a free enhanced disclosure from the disclosure barring service & other compliance checks required.