Senior Healthcare Assistant

OakRay Care Group; Fordingbridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

OakRay Care Group is looking for Senior Healthcare Assistants to join their supportive team at their Fordingbridge care home. The role involves providing personal care for residents, administering medication, and leading a team. Candidates should have a minimum NVQ2 in Health & Social Care, excellent communication skills, and be flexible with working hours. It's a rewarding and varied job that offers excellent career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ2 in Health & Social Care required.
• Ability to administer and record medication.
• Good communication skills and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to residents.
• Assist in medication administration and recording.
• Work flexible hours across varied shifts.

Skills

Communicating effectively

Leadership skills

Flexibility in working hours

Education

Minimum NVQ2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

We have exciting opportunities for Senior Healthcare Assistants to join our friendly, supportive team at our Fordingbridge care home.

Our most important asset is our staff, so we always look for individuals who want to make an impact and positive difference on those around them.

OakRay Care is a family‑run business on the Isle of Wight and the New Forest, specialising in the provision of residential care for the elderly. We run high‑quality care homes and are committed to making a positive difference to our residents, in every way. We currently operate four care homes; three on the Isle of Wight and one in Fordingbridge, New Forest.

Glynn Court Care Home provides accommodation and personal care for up to 31 people over the age of 65, some of whom are living with dementia or physical health needs.

Requirements

• minimum NVQ2 in Health & Social Care
• ability to administer and record medication
• ability to lead a team and have good communication skills
• flexibility in working hours to fit the shift pattern

There are excellent career paths within OakRay Care, offering opportunities for job advancement. A competitive salary will be discussed at the interview.

If you are enthusiastic, have a caring nature, a natural interest in people and want to make a difference to someone’s life, then this might be just the job for you. This job is varied, interesting and very rewarding.