Senior Healthcare Assistant

Westgate Healthcare; Waltham Cross; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at an established healthcare provider dedicated to enhancing the lives of elderly residents. As a Senior Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting daily activities, fostering dignity and independence, and ensuring the well-being of those in your care. This position offers competitive pay, enhanced rates for nights and weekends, and numerous employee benefits, including access to training and recognition programs. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the right qualifications, we encourage you to apply and become part of a caring community.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Rates

Wagestream Access

Blue Light Card

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Employee Recognition Schemes

Support for Additional Qualifications

Wellbeing Support

Comprehensive Staff Induction

Free Training

Qualifications

• Compassionate and proactive approach to elder care.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily activities and care plans.
• Champion residents' dignity and independence.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Compassion

Initiative

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Senior Healthcare Assistant – Cheshunt, Hertfordshire

Location:Kingfisher Nursing Home, Emmanuel Lodge, College Road, Cheshunt, EN8 9NQ

Hourly rate:Up to £13.50 per hour,plus a 50p per hour night and weekend enhancement

Hours:39 hours per week

Shifts:Shifts available across Monday to Sunday

Job @type:Permanent

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare!#CareWithUsAtWestgate

We are looking for a compassionate and pro-active Senior Healthcare Assistant to help lead our care teams to supporting our elderly residents in all aspects of daily life. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.

Why work at Westgate?

• Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on nights, weekends and bank holidays
• Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops
• Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
• Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!
• Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events
• Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
• Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity
• Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development

About the role:

• Support our residents with their daily activities, whether this be assisting a resident to wash and dress in the morning, developing their individual care plan or helping them choose their favourite meal
• Be a friend who our residents can rely on to champion their dignity and independence
• Support them to live happy and healthy lives
• Communicate effectively, take on responsibility, prioritise your work load and keep accurate records
• Help with other activities such as serving food and helping residents to eat and drink
• Work in a team, be kind and build relationships with our residents, their relatives and team members

About you:

• The right to live and work in the UK
• NVQ Level 3 or above in Health and Social Care or equivalent or higher qualification
• A caring nature, positive attitude and the ability to work in a team
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work in a team and take initiative
• Previous experience of working within the adult care sector

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged.Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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