Senior Healthcare Assistant

Orca Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Leeds is seeking a compassionate and experienced Senior Healthcare Assistant to deliver high-quality personal care and support the care team with administrative duties. The role involves working shifts, mentoring junior carers, and ensuring compliance with care standards. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years' experience and an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in domiciliary/home care.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Confident using digital systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care in line with individual care plans.
• Support clients with daily tasks including personal hygiene and medication.
• Mentor and support junior carers.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Digital literacy

Leadership

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Care software

Job description

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Our client is a family-owned business who have been established for over 7 years and are passionate about giving the right care to their clients.

We are seeking a compassionate, experienced, and highly organised Senior Healthcare Assistant to join their care team. This role combines hands-on care with key administrative duties, supporting both service users and the wider care team to deliver exceptional home-based care.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality personal care to clients in their own homes while also supporting the Registered Manager with day-to-day administrative tasks, scheduling, and team coordination.

Responsibilities for the Senior Healthcare Assistant role include:

• Deliver person-centred care in line with individual care plans.
• Support clients with daily tasks including personal hygiene, mobility, medication, nutrition, and companionship.
• Act as a senior point of contact for carers and respond to any immediate concerns in the field.
• Mentor and support junior carers, including assisting with inductions and shadowing.
• Monitor client well-being and report any changes in condition to management.
• Assist with rota planning and staff scheduling to ensure adequate care coverage.
• Maintain accurate care records and update care plans as needed.
• Handle telephone and email queries from carers, clients, and family members.
• Support compliance with CQC regulations by maintaining documentation and audits.
• Help with training coordination, supervisions, and performance reviews.
• Carry out spot checks and service user reviews.

Candidates applying for the Senior Healthcare Assistant role will need:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in domiciliary/home care.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards).
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Be available to work shifts and weekends on a rota
• Confident using digital systems (care software, Microsoft Office, etc.).
• Ability to lead a team and act under pressure.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Experience in scheduling or administrative support within care.
• Knowledge of CQC standards and regulations.
• Previous experience as a senior carer/team leader.