Senior Healthcare Assistant

Athena Healthcare Group
  • Title Senior Healthcare Assistant
  • Setting Care Home / Nursing Home
  • Role Senior Carer / Head of Care / Team Leader
  • Salary £11.82 to £12.67 per hour
  • Hours Full Time or Part Time
  • Location Southport, Merseyside

Job Summary

Date posted: 6 March 2025

We are looking for a new Senior Healthcare Assistant (SHCA) to join our team. As a 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:

  • Earn while you learn – Complete a Diploma (NVQ) while you work for us.
  • £300 Refer a Friend Bonus
  • £100 Attendance Bonus
  • Employee of the Month Rewards
  • Have your birthday off on us!
  • Reimbursed DBS cost
  • Internal Career Progression Opportunities
  • Free Uniform
  • Excellent Subsidised Meals
  • Pension Scheme

Rate of Pay: £11.82p/h – £12.67 p/h (for NVQ Level 3 + equivalent)