Ward-Based Senior Healthcare Assistant | Mentorship & Care

Circle Health Group Limited; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Private healthcare

Friends & family discounts

Family-friendly policies

Life insurance

Wellbeing resources

Training & development

Employee recognition

Job summary

Circle Health Group's The Lancaster Hospital in Lancaster is recruiting a Senior Healthcare Assistant to join the wards on the 22.5-hour per week, permanent basis. This part-time role requires flexible shift coverage and delivers person-centred care, daily patient support and accurate record-keeping.

You should hold NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), have hospital or clinical experience, and be able to supervise junior staff.

Qualifications

• Deliver person-centred care including assisting with personal hygiene, nutrition, mobility, toileting, and emotional support.
• Carry out basic clinical tasks such as monitoring vital signs, blood glucose levels, and patient observations (following training and competency).
• Assist with clinical procedures and the preparation of equipment and materials.
• Act as a role model and mentor to junior healthcare assistants, supporting their development and integration into the team.
• Ensure a clean, well-stocked, and organised clinical area that supports effective care delivery.
• Accurately record care provided and observations in line with organisational and legal requirements.
• Maintain competence in your role and complete all required mandatory training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care including assisting with personal hygiene, nutrition, mobility, toileting, and emotional support.
• Carry out basic clinical tasks such as monitoring vital signs, blood glucose levels, and patient observations (following training and competency).
• Assist with clinical procedures and the preparation of equipment and materials.
• Act as a role model and mentor to junior healthcare assistants, supporting their development and integration into the team.
• Ensure a clean, well-stocked, and organised clinical area that supports effective care delivery.
• Accurately record care provided and observations in line with organisational and legal requirements.
• Maintain competence in your role and complete all required mandatory training.

Skills

Personal care and support

Communication

supervision of junior staff

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Circle Health Group's The Lancaster Hospital in Lancaster is recruiting a Senior Healthcare Assistant to join the wards on the 22.5-hour per week, permanent basis. This part-time role requires flexible shift coverage and delivers person-centred care, daily patient support and accurate record-keeping.

You should hold NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), have hospital or clinical experience, and be able to supervise junior staff.