Senior Healthcare Assistant (Nights)

Athena Healthcare Group; Lytham Moss; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare group is seeking a Senior Healthcare Assistant (Nights) to provide exceptional care and leadership within a care home setting. The role involves supervising care staff, ensuring residents' dignity and safety, and actively participating in their independence and well-being. Ideal candidates will possess good leadership skills, relevant experience, and a passion for high-quality care.

Benefits

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£250 welcome bonus

£200 refer a friend bonus

Pay day advance available

Vibrant training and development prospects

£100 attendance bonus

Reimbursed DBS cost

Subsidised meals

Employee of the month rewards

Workplace pension scheme

Counselling service

Qualifications

• Experience in medication administration is essential.
• Previous care home experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of Healthcare Assistants to provide person-centred care.
• Maintaining accurate care and medical records.
• Liaising with health professionals and relatives.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Good leadership skills

Ability to use initiative

Good time management

Good organisation skills

Education

Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification

Job description

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Senior Healthcare Assistant (Nights), Lytham Saint Annes

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Client:

Athena Healthcare Group

Location:

Lytham Saint Annes, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Healthcare Assistant (Nights)

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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:

Strong communication skills

Good leadership skills

The ability to use initiative

Good time management & organisation skills

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

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£250 welcome bonus

£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

Workplace pension scheme

Counselling service