Senior Healthcare Assistant

Active Care Group Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider in neuro and mental healthcare as a Senior Support Worker at Rowland House. You will provide high-quality, person-centered care in a supportive team environment, contributing to the welfare and happiness of residents. Enjoy benefits including 25 days holiday, training opportunities, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Benefits

25 days plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Nest Personal Pension account

Medicash Health Plan access

Recognition through Active Awards programme

Enhanced sick and maternity pay benefits

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in providing person-centered care.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided.
• Develop good working relationships with residents and families.

Skills

Person-centered care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

NVQ in Health and Social Care Level 3

Job description

Come and join one of the UK’s largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

We have a wonderful opportunity for a Senior Support Worker to join our caring and support team at Rowland House, Thames Ditton.

At Rowland House, we focus on helping each individual achieve their goals, improve their skills, and grow their confidence. We are committed to helping every person we support feel safe, happy, empowered, and enabled to live the best life possible.

What you'll be working:

Your hours are based on a rota working every other weekend.

• Full time hours
• 42 hours per week

What you'll be doing:

• Provide direct care and support as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Work and act as a key member of the team, supporting each patient in achieving their planned outcomes
• Maintain accurate, legible records of care provided, based on the care plan
• Be actively involved in meeting own and team objectives by encouraging and supporting others
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with residents, their families, colleagues, and relevant professionals
• Provide personal care

What you'll have:

• A genuine interest in providing the best person-centered care possible
• An NVQ in Health and Social Care from Level 3 onwards is desirable (Desirable)
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. We are a Disability Confident committed employer.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e-learning and face-to-face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App offering discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24-hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App for legal, health, wellbeing, relationship, and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on health essentials like dental and opticians
• Recognition of outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced sick and maternity pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn up to £1000 by recommending someone you know
• …and the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams to help develop your career with Active Care Group