Senior Healthcare Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Senior Healthcare Assistant at a specialist neurological care centre. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centred care while mentoring junior staff. You'll be responsible for ensuring compliance with care standards and promoting a culture of continuous learning. With enhanced rates for weekends and public holidays, along with generous annual leave options, this position offers a rewarding and supportive work environment. Join a dedicated team that values individual rights and dignity in care.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Option to buy/sell up to 5 days of annual leave

Enhanced pay rates for weekends

Enhanced pay rates for public holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' relevant experience in healthcare.
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience in a care setting.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and delegating care tasks in a supportive environment.
• Promoting individual rights and ensuring compliance with care policies.
• Encouraging feedback to enhance service user experience.

Skills

S/NVQ/QCF Level 3 or equivalent

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Leadership abilities

Coaching and mentoring abilities

Numerate and literate

Competent in IT

Familiarity with audit processes

Role-specific competencies

Education

Level 3 in Health and Social Care

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About the Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Healthcare Assistant to join a specialist neurological care centre. This role involves coordinating high-quality, person-centred care while also providing supervision, coaching, and mentoring to junior staff.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering and delegating care tasks in a safe, clean, and supportive environment
• Promoting individual rights, preferences, and dignity
• Ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and legislation
• Supporting a culture of continuous learning through induction and mandatory training
• Encouraging feedback and addressing concerns to enhance service user experience

Qualifications:

• Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Required Skills:

• S/NVQ/QCF Level 3 or equivalent (Essential)
• Numerate, literate, and competent in IT
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Minimum of 2 years' relevant experience
• Leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities
• Familiarity with audit processes
• Role-specific competencies

Additional Information:

• Enhanced rates apply:
• 30% for weekends (Friday midnight to Sunday midnight)
• 60% for public holidays (24 hours, midnight to midnight)
• Please note: The location is not accessible via public transport
• 33 days annual leave
• Option to buy/sell up to 5 days of annual leave