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Date Added: Wed 03/12/2025

Senior Healthcare Assistant

Ashford, UK
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Company: WILLING CARE

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: 24410.88

Please note that our client DOES NOT offer Tier 2 sponsorship

 

Senior Healthcare Assistant – Day Shifts | £13.04 per Hour | Dementia Care

 

Are you a compassionate and experienced care professional looking to take the next step in your career? This Senior Healthcare Assistant role is perfect for someone with Level 3 Health and Social Care qualifications who wants to lead by example in a residential home specialising in dementia care.

 

Quick Role Snapshot

  • Hourly Rate: £13.04
  • Hours: Full-time (3 shifts per week, day shifts)
  • Location: Ashford
  • Setting: Dementia care, residential care environment

 

Why This Job Is Worth Your Click

  • Provide hands-on, person-centred care in a supportive and professional residential environment
  • Lead and support a team of care assistants, ensuring best practices every day
  • Fully funded training to develop your skills and progress your career
  • Uniform provided and DBS check paid for your convenience
  • Work in a home that prioritises dignity, safety, and independence for residents
  • Gain experience in a specialised dementia care setting, expanding your expertise

 

What You’ll Need

  • Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health and Social Care
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a care assistant in a residential or nursing home
  • Understanding of person-centred care planning principles
  • Awareness of safeguarding, abuse prevention, and recognising signs of abuse
  • Strong communication, teamwork, and reliability
  • Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care

 

What You’ll Do

  • Deliver high-quality care and support in line with individual care plans
  • Supervise and guide a team of care assistants to maintain best practices
  • Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns, following correct procedures
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date care records
  • Communicate effectively with residents, families, and the wider care team
  • Support residents’ physical, emotional, and social wellbeing

 

What Happens After You Apply

  • We’ll contact you within 1–2 working days to discuss your experience and the role
  • Your CV is never shared without your permission — you remain in full control
  • If it’s a match, we arrange interviews and support you through every step
  • Clear communication, guidance, and honest feedback from application to offer

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