Senior Healthcare Assistant

Westgate Healthcare Group; Waltham Cross; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Senior Healthcare Assistant in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. Responsibilities include supporting elderly residents in daily life, respecting their dignity, and ensuring effective communication. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, be committed to teamwork, and possess strong communication skills. Competitive pay rates and various employee benefits such as enhanced pay on nights/weekends and access to discounts are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Wagestream access

Blue Light Card

Refer a Friend Scheme

Full training and professional development

Qualifications

• The right to live and work in the UK.
• Ability to work in a team and take initiative.
• Previous experience of working within the adult care sector.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily activities and care plans.
• Champion dignity and independence of residents.
• Communicate effectively and keep accurate records.

Skills

Caring nature

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

NVQ Level 3 or above in Health and Social Care

Job description

Senior Healthcare Assistant – Cheshunt, Hertfordshire

Location: Kingfisher Nursing Home, Emmanuel Lodge, College Road, Cheshunt, EN8 9NQ

Hourly rate: Up to £13.50 per hour, plus a 50p per hour night and weekend enhancement

Hours: 39 hours per week

Shifts: Shifts available across Monday to Sunday

Job @type: Permanent

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate

We are looking for a compassionate and pro‑active Senior Healthcare Assistant to help lead our care teams to supporting our elderly residents in all aspects of daily life. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can‑do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.

About the role

• Support our residents with their daily activities, whether this be assisting a resident to wash and dress in the morning, developing their individual care plan or helping them choose their favourite meal
• Be a friend who our residents can rely on to champion their dignity and independence
• Support them to live happy and healthy lives
• Communicate effectively, take on responsibility, prioritise your work load and keep accurate records
• Help with other activities such as serving food and helping residents to eat and drink
• Work in a team, be kind and build relationships with our residents, their relatives and team members

About you

• The right to live and work in the UK
• NVQ Level 3 or above in Health and Social Care or equivalent or higher qualification
• A caring nature, positive attitude and the ability to work in a team
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work in a team and take initiative
• Previous experience of working within the adult care sector

Why work at Westgate?

• Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on nights, weekends and bank holidays
• Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops
• Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
• Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!
• Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events
• Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
• Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity
• Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.