Senior Healthcare Assistant — Lead Care Shifts & Med Admin

Affinity Staff Limited; Braintree; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly payments

Flexible shifts

Agency support

Job summary

Affinity Staff is seeking an experienced Senior Healthcare Assistant to lead care shifts and uphold high clinical standards at a top-tier care facility in Braintree, Essex.

This temporary role offers high market pay rates, flexible scheduling, and strong operational support from an agency that values its workforce. Candidates must have UK care setting supervisory experience, NVQ Level 3, and a valid DBS.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience in a UK care setting with supervisory experience.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• Certificate in Safe Administration of Medication.
• Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or willing to obtain).
• Full Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise care teams on shift to maintain quality of care.
• Administer medication accurately per care plans and standards.
• Update care plans, conduct risk assessments and log incidents.
• Liaise with visiting healthcare professionals, multidisciplinary teams, and families.
• Respond to emergencies and escalate clinical concerns as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Lead care teams on shift

Medication administration safety

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Affinity Staff is seeking an experienced Senior Healthcare Assistant to lead care shifts and uphold high clinical standards at a top-tier care facility in Braintree, Essex.

This temporary role offers high market pay rates, flexible scheduling, and strong operational support from an agency that values its workforce. Candidates must have UK care setting supervisory experience, NVQ Level 3, and a valid DBS.