Senior Healthcare Assistant

Job description

Senior Healthcare Assistant | Flexible Shifts | £17£23 per hour

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Care Assistant to join our agency care home team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to our residents, supporting their daily needs, and supervising junior staff. This position offers an opportunity to lead with compassion and professionalism, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for all residents.

Rates of pay range from £17£23 per hour depending on shift pattern, with enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidays.

Duties include

• Deliver personalised care in accordance with individual care plans, ensuring residents' dignity and independence are maintained.

• Supervise and support junior care staff, fostering a positive team environment through effective leadership.

• Assist residents with daily activities such as mobility, personal hygiene, medication management, and meal preparation.

• Maintain accurate documentation of care provided, including updates to care plans and incident reports.

• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care delivery.

• Support residents' emotional well-being through companionship and engaging activities.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including infection control procedures.

• Contribute to the organisation's training programmes by sharing expertise in senior care practices.

Experience

• Previous experience working within a care home environment specialising in senior care is essential.

• Proven supervising experience demonstrating leadership skills within a healthcare setting.

• Familiarity with creating and implementing care plans tailored to individual needs.

• Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with residents, families, and team members.

• Competence in using IT systems for documentation and reporting purposes.

• Valid driving licence is desirable.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

South East London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

17-08-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English