Senior Healthcare Assistant (Day)

TN United Kingdom; Fleetwood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Healthcare Assistant to lead a team in providing exceptional care. In this rewarding role, you will ensure residents' dignity and independence while fostering a positive work environment. Your leadership will guide your team in maintaining safety standards and delivering high-quality care. With a focus on professional development and employee well-being, this position offers a vibrant workplace culture and numerous benefits, including bonuses and training opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Birthday off

£250 welcome bonus

£200 refer a friend bonus

Payday advance

Vibrant training and development

£100 attendance bonus

Reimbursed DBS cost

Subsidised meals

Employee of the month rewards

Workplace pension scheme

Counselling service

Qualifications

• Relevant medication administration experience is essential.
• Experience in a care home setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Healthcare Assistants to ensure person-centred care.
• Maintain accurate care and medical records.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Good leadership abilities

Ability to use initiative

Excellent time management

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Description

Senior Healthcare Assistant (Day)

We are looking for a dedicated Senior Healthcare Assistant (SHCA) to join our team. As an SHCA, you will lead your team of Healthcare Assistants, ensuring all members provide person-centred care to residents, respecting their dignity and privacy at all times.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

1. Ensuring residents' rights to independence and choice are upheld
2. Keeping accurate care and medical records
3. Fostering a positive work environment
4. Supporting your care team through supervision and appraisals
5. Liaising with health professionals and relatives to deliver optimal care
6. Maintaining a safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors according to safety standards

About You

The ideal candidate will be:

1. A team player
2. Accurate and detail-oriented
3. Proactive and enthusiastic
4. Passionate about high-quality care

Your Skills

The successful candidate will possess:

1. Strong communication skills
2. Good leadership abilities
3. Ability to use initiative
4. Excellent time management and organisational skills

Qualifications

For this role, it is essential that you:

1. Have relevant medication administration experience
2. Have relevant care home experience

You will receive a higher rate of pay if you hold a relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.

Employee Benefits

• Birthday off on us!
• £250 welcome bonus
• £200 refer a friend bonus
• Payday advance available
• Vibrant training, development, and career prospects
• £100 attendance bonus
• Reimbursed DBS cost
• Subsidised meals
• Employee of the month rewards
• Workplace pension scheme
• Counselling service