Senior Healthcare Assistant – Days

Senior Healthcare Assistant – Days

Location: Stourbridge, DY8
Salary: £13.00–£13.50 per hour
Hours: 36–48 hours per week
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Shift Pattern: Day shifts
Setting: Residential Care Home

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Senior Healthcare Assistant to join a residential care home in Stourbridge, DY8.

The home supports 22 residents, and this role would suit an experienced Care Assistant looking to progress into a senior position or an existing Senior Healthcare Assistant.

You will provide high-quality, person-centred care while also supporting and guiding other members of the care team. Training and support will be provided to help you develop within the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care and support to residents.
• Assist with washing, dressing, mobility, meals and hydration.
• Promote residents' dignity, independence, privacy and choice.
• Monitor residents' health and wellbeing and report any concerns.
• Follow individual care plans and support residents according to their needs.
• Complete care records, documentation and handovers accurately.
• Support and guide junior care staff when required.
• Work closely with the management team and other healthcare professionals.
• Promote a safe, clean and respectful environment.
• Follow safeguarding, infection control, health and safety and other care procedures.
• Support the delivery of consistent, person-centred care.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' care experience required.
• Previous experience working as a Care Assistant or Senior Healthcare Assistant.
• NVQ Level 1 or 2 in Health & Social Care preferred.
• Experience within a residential care setting is desirable.
• Caring, patient and professional approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to high standards of care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to take on senior responsibilities and support colleagues.
• Ability to work full-time day shifts.

Working Hours & Pay

• £13.00–£13.50 per hour
• 36–48 hours per week
• Full-time, permanent position
• Day shifts

Right to Work

• Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Application Process

Suitable candidates will be asked to provide:

• Updated CV
• Current postcode
• DBS status
• Earliest available start date
• Availability for an on-site interview

The position is being recruited for urgently, and suitable candidates may be progressed quickly.