Senior Healthcare Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Senior Healthcare Assistant to join a specialist neurological care team in Hitchin. This full-time, permanent role involves providing high-quality care, supervising junior staff, and ensuring compliance with policies. Applicants must have a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care and at least 2 years' experience in a similar setting.

Benefits

20% enhancement for weekends and overtime

30% enhancement for bank holidays

33 days annual leave

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Excellent training and development support

Company pension

Long service & staff recognition awards

Free parking on-site

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care is essential.
• At least 2 years' experience in a similar care setting.
• Strong communication, leadership and teamwork skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care and support.
• Supervise, coach and mentor junior team members.
• Ensure a safe, clean and supportive environment.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Coaching

Mentoring

Computer literacy

Numeracy

Education

Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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We are looking for an experienced Senior Healthcare Assistant to join a specialist neurological care team based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. This is a full-time, permanent role involving weekend and bank holiday shifts.

Please note: You must have a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care to apply.

About the Role:

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to service users.
• Supervise, coach and mentor junior team members.
• Ensure a safe, clean and supportive environment.
• Promote the rights, choices and wellbeing of those in your care.
• Support compliance with all relevant policies, procedures and legislation.

Requirements:

• Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) – essential
• At least 2 years' experience in a similar care setting
• Strong communication, leadership and teamwork skills
• Experience in coaching, mentoring and supporting others
• Computer literacy and numeracy
• Audit awareness and understanding of relevant competencies

Important: This location is not accessible by public transport – own transport required.

• £14.09 – £14.20 per hour (depending on experience)
• 20% enhancement for weekends and overtime
• 30% enhancement for bank holidays
• 33 days annual leave
• Health Cash Plan (from June)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent training and development support
• Company pension
• Long service & staff recognition awards
• Free parking on-site

Apply today! We would love to hear from you!