Senior Healthcare Assistant

Elite Search Associates Limited; Edwinstowe CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Healthcare Assistant for an elderly nursing home in Edwinstowe. The role offers £15.84 per hour and involves providing care to residents. The ideal candidate must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and have a minimum of two years’ experience in a similar setting. This position offers incentives and additional benefits, including paid training and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Pay rises up to 8%

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

NEST Pension Scheme with employer contribution

Bonusly Points for rewards

Training fully funded with bonuses

Refer a friend incentive up to £1,000

Low-cost meals

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Paid DBS check

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Minimum of two years’ experience as a Care Assistant in residential/nursing home setting.
• Knowledge of the prevention of abuse of vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to elderly residents in a nursing home.
• Work 36 or 48 hours per week on day duty.
• Ensure compliance with person-centred care principles.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Experience as a Care Assistant

Awareness of Person-Centred Care Planning

Understanding of abuse prevention

Job description

Senior Healthcare Assistant

Elderly Nursing Home in Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire

£15.84 per hour plus incentives

36 or 48 hours per week (day duty)

Package for the Senior Healthcare Assistant but not limited to :

• £15.84 per hour plus incentives
• 36 or 48 hours per week (day duty)
• Pay Rises – Annual Performance related pay increases of up to 8% in addition to any cost of living increase
• Holiday - 28 Days including Bank Holidays
• Pension – Our client encourages everyone to sign-up for their NEST Pension Scheme, which they contribute 3% of salary to
• Bonusly Points – These are exchangeable for various vouchers or cash (with all tax paid by the company) via PayPal, and are earned by obtaining recognition from your colleagues, good mandatory training, good attendance, and various other ways you contribute positively to the team and their residents’ lives
• Training – All relevant qualifications are fully funded to help you progress, and our client will reward you with a financial bonus of up to £500
• Refer a friend incentive - Up to £1,000 for referring a suitable team member
• Meals - Enjoy low-cost meals at just £1 per course while on shift
• Short Notice shift incentives
• Employee Assistance Programme - Access to free counselling and valuable well-being advice 24 / 7
• Paid DBS check
• Uniform – Our client will provide as many uniforms as you require (subject to fair use policy)

Senior Healthcare Assistant requirements :

• Must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Minimum of two years’ experience as a Care Assistant in residential / nursing home setting.
• Awareness of the principles of Person-Centred Care Planning.
• To ensure knowledge is gained to demonstrate a good understanding of the prevention of abuse of vulnerable adults, recognition of the signs of abuse and procedures to follow in the event of an allegation of abuse.
• Live within 30 minutes of the home.

Please apply via this advert for the Senior Healthcare Assistant role and one of our dedicated team will contact you.

This Senior Healthcare Assistant role is being advertised by Elite Search Associates who act as an employment agency. If you apply for this post ESA will hold your details for future opportunities unless you instruct us otherwise