Senior Healthcare Assistant (Day)

Athena Healthcare Group Limited; Sefton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Senior Healthcare Assistant to lead a dedicated team. In this rewarding role, you will ensure that residents receive the highest standard of person-centred care, while fostering a positive and safe environment. Your leadership will guide your team in maintaining accurate records and liaising with health professionals to enhance resident care. If you are passionate about delivering quality healthcare and have the necessary experience, this opportunity offers a vibrant work culture with excellent career development prospects. Join a team that values your contributions and supports your growth!

Benefits

Birthday off

£200 refer a friend bonus

Pay day advance

Training and development opportunities

£100 attendance bonus

Reimbursed DBS cost

Subsidised meals

Employee of the month rewards

Counselling service

Qualifications

• Essential medication administrative experience required.
• Relevant care home experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership Skills

Initiative

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for a new Senior Healthcare Assistant (SHCA) to join our team. As an SHCA, you will be leading your team of Healthcare Assistants, ensuring all members of your team are providing person-centred care to all residents, whilst respecting residents’ dignity and privacy at all times.

In this role you will be:

• Ensuring that each individual’s right to independence and choice are met
• Keeping accurate care and medical records
• Instilling a positive work environment
• Supporting your care team and holding their supervisions/appraisals
• Liaising with health professionals and relatives to achieve the best care for each resident
• Maintaining a safe environment for residents, staff and visitors according to all safety requirements

About You

The right candidate will be:

• A team player
• Have an eye for accuracy
• Proactive and enthusiastic
• Passionate about delivering high-quality care

Your Skills

The ideal candidate will have:

• Good leadership skills
• The ability to use initiative

Qualifications

For this role, it is essential that you:

• Have relevant medication administrative experience
• Have relevant care home experience

As a Senior Healthcare Assistant, you will receive a higher rate of pay if you hold a relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.

Employee Benefits

• Have your birthday off on us!
• £200 refer a friend bonus
• Pay day advance available
• Vibrant training, development and career prospects
• £100 attendance bonus
• Reimbursed DBS cost
• Subsidised meals
• Employee of the month rewards
• Counselling service

Rate of Pay: £12.62 – £13.52 p/h (for NVQ Level 3 + equivalent)

Full or Part-time hours on a rota basis with alternate weekends.