Senior Healthcare Assistant (Day)

Athena Healthcare Group Southport, England Posted Oct 11, 2025

Full Time
Onsite
Junior

Job description

Senior Healthcare Assistant (Day)

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We are looking for a new Senior Healthcare Assistant (SHCA) 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.

In this role you will be:

  • 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 

    The right candidate will be:

  • A team player
  • Have an eye for accuracy 
  • Proactive and enthusiastic 
  • Passionate about delivering high-quality care

    • Your Skills

    The ideal candidate will have:

  • Strong communication skills
  • Good leadership skills
  • The ability to use initiative
  • Good time management & organisation skills

    • Qualifications

    For this role, it is essential that you:

  • Have relevant medication administrative experience
  • Have relevant care home experience
  • Have NVQ 2 or 3 in Adult Social & Care

    • 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

  • Have your birthday off on us! 
  • Vibrant training, development and career prospects 
  • Reimbursed DBS cost 
  • Employee of the month rewards
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • Counselling service
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