Senior Healthcare Assistant

S&P Consulting Services Ltd; Westhoughton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

S&P Consulting Services Ltd is seeking a Senior Healthcare Assistant to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to elderly residents across client sites in the UK.

You will administer medications, including controlled drugs, and supervise junior staff on shift, ensuring compliance with CQC standards, infection control, and safeguarding. Flexibility to work across multiple locations is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong understanding of care standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., CQC).
• Proven experience in medication administration, including controlled drugs.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care to elderly residents
• Administer medication safely, including controlled drugs, in accordance with policies and legislation
• Accurately complete Medication Administration Records (MAR charts)
• Monitor residents for adverse reactions or changes in condition
• Support, guide, and supervise junior care staff on shift
• Assist with personal care, mobility, nutrition, and daily living tasks
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, infection control, and health & safety procedures
• Adapt quickly to different client environments and work effectively within new teams

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

We are a reputable healthcare staffing agency providing skilled and reliable healthcare professionals to a range of clients, including care homes, nursing homes, and supported living services.

We are currently seeking experienced Senior Healthcare Assistants to join our team and deliver high-quality care to elderly residents across our client sites.

About the Role

As a Senior Healthcare Assistant, you will be deployed to various client settings where you will play a vital role in supporting residents and leading care staff. A key responsibility of this role includes the safe administration of medication, including controlled drugs, in line with all legal, regulatory, and client-specific policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care to elderly residents
• Administer medication safely, including controlled drugs, in accordance with policies and legislation
• Accurately complete Medication Administration Records (MAR charts)
• Monitor residents for any adverse reactions or changes in condition
• Support, guide, and supervise junior care staff on shift
• Assist with personal care, mobility, nutrition, and daily living tasks
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, infection control, and health & safety procedures
• Adapt quickly to different client environments and work effectively within new teams

Requirements

• Experience in the UK as a Healthcare Assistant, including senior-level responsibilities
• Proven experience in medication administration, including controlled drugs
• Up-to-date training and competency in medication handling
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) preferred
• Strong understanding of care standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., CQC)
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Flexible, reliable, and able to work across multiple locations