Senior Healthcare Assistant

Medical Update Online; Chelmsford; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Weekly payments

Flexible working

Agency support 24/7

Job summary

Affinity Staff is seeking an experienced Senior Healthcare Assistant to lead care shifts and uphold high clinical standards at a top-tier care facility in Chelmsford, Essex. This is a temporary role offering strong weekly pay, flexible scheduling, and solid agency support.

Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in UK care, a medication administration certificate, and an up-to-date DBS via the Update Service. Full Right to Work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• 12 months minimum experience in a UK care setting, with supervisory responsibilities.
• Certificate in Safe Administration of Medication.
• Enhanced DBS check via Update Service (or willingness to process one).
• Full Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise care teams on shift to ensure high quality care.
• Administer medications accurately per care plans and standards.
• Update care plans, conduct risk assessments, and log incident reports.
• Liaise with visiting healthcare professionals, multidisciplinary teams and families.
• Respond promptly to emergencies and escalate clinical concerns when needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Medication administration

Care planning updates

Liaising with healthcare professionals

Emergency response

Education

Safe Administration of Medication certificate

DBS Update Service

Right to Work in UK

Job description

Affinity Staff is seeking experienced and proactive Senior Healthcare Assistants (Senior HCAs) to lead care shifts and support high clinical standards at a top-tier care facility in Chelmsford, Essex.

This is an excellent temporary opportunity for an experienced carer looking for high market pay rates, flexible scheduling, and strong operational support from an agency that values its workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising care teams on shift to maintain exceptional quality of care.
• Administering medication accurately in accordance with care plans and regulatory standards.
• Updating care plans, conducting risk assessments, and logging incident reports.
• Liaising with visiting healthcare professionals, multidisciplinary teams, and family members.
• Responding promptly to emergency situations and escalating clinical concerns appropriately.

Requirements

• Minimum 12 months of experience in a UK care setting, with proven supervisory experience.
• Certificate in Safe Administration of Medication.
• Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or willing to process one).
• Full Right to Work in the UK.

Benefits of Working with Affinity Staff

• Competitive Market Pay Rates with reliable weekly payments.
• 24/7 Support: Direct access to our team day or night for shift support or queries.
• Flexible Working: Work as much or as little as you choose across day and night patterns.
• Dynamic work environments with top care providers in Essex.