Senior Healthcare Assistant
Advantage Angels
Lawrence Weston, BristolView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
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Contract
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Hours
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Closing date
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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.
- 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.
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Adzuna
First seen
10 September 2026
Last checked
10 September 2026
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