Job Title: Senior Healthcare Assistant (Nights)
Location: Southport
Salary: £10.25 – £11 per hour
Job type: Full Time, permanent.
Who we are?
Since opening the doors of our very first care home in 2014, Athena Healthcare Group has gradually expanded to a total of 11 Lodges spread across the North West of England and Dover. Each Lodge offers various care services from superior residential care to tailored nursing and dementia care.
We work closely with our residents, their loved ones and medical professionals to ensure tailored care is delivered to each resident, meeting their needs and preferences. With a person-centred approach at the heart of everything we do, our Lodges aim to provide compassionate care and support whilst encouraging fun, fulfilling and vibrant lifestyles.
About the role;
We are looking for a new Senior Healthcare Assistant (Nights) to join our team. As an 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.
Requirements:
- 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
- A team player.
- Have an eye for accuracy.
- Proactive and enthusiastic.
- Passionate about delivering high-quality care.
- Strong communication skills.
- Good leadership skills.
- The ability to use initiative.
- Good time management & organisation skills.
For this role it is essential;
- 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:
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- £300 Refer a friend bonus (£250 for your friend
- For carers and senior carers we pay a £250 Welcome bonus
- Excellent rates of pay (including higher rates for carers who gain their Care Certificate and NVQ/Diploma)
- Pay day advance available
- Eye test scheme (for VDU workers)
- Training, Development, Career progression opportunities through qualifications provided and paid for by the Athena group
- Reimbursed DBS
- Subsidised meals
- £100 attendance bonus
- Employee of the month rewards
- Workplace pension scheme
- Counselling service
If you have the qualifications and experience that we require please click APPLY
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Support Worker, Carer, Health Care Assistant, Home Care Worker, Care Support Worker, Residential Care Worker, Carer, Care Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Social Carer, Support Worker, Enabler, Care Worker, Support Assistant, Care Helper, Care Assist, Healthcare Assistant, Residential Care Support, Social Care, NVQ2 will also be considered for this role.
