Senior Healthcare Assistant

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Sefton is seeking a Senior Healthcare Assistant to lead a team in delivering person-centred care. You will manage care records and support your colleagues, ensuring a safe environment for residents and staff. A relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification is preferred. The role also includes vibrant training opportunities and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Birthday off

Training and development prospects

Reimbursed DBS cost

Employee of the month rewards

Workplace pension scheme

Counselling service

Qualifications

• Relevant medication administrative experience required.
• Experience in care home settings is essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication skills

Good leadership skills

The ability to use initiative

Good time management & organisation skills

Education

NVQ 2 or 3 in Adult Social Care

Job description

Senior Healthcare Assistant (Day)

NEW

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

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

Your Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Good leadership skills
• The ability to use initiative
• Good time management & organisation skills

Qualifications

• Have relevant medication administrative experience
• Have relevant care home experience
• Have NVQ 2 or 3 in Adult Social & Care

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!
• Vibrant training, development and career prospects
• Reimbursed DBS cost
• Employee of the month rewards
• Workplace pension scheme
• Counselling service