Senior Healthcare Assistant

Senior Healthcare Assistant | Ipswich | £17–£23 per hour

Location: Ipswich, with placements across the surrounding area including Woodbridge, Felixstowe, Stowmarket, Framlingham, Needham Market and Kesgrave

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Healthcare Assistant to join our agency care home team, covering placements across Ipswich and the surrounding area. The successful candidate will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to 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

• Delivering personalised care in line with individual care plans, ensuring residents' dignity and independence are maintained

• Supervising and supporting junior care staff, fostering a positive team environment through effective leadership

• Assisting residents with daily activities such as mobility, personal hygiene, medication management, and meal preparation

• Maintaining accurate documentation of care provided, including updates to care plans and incident reports

• Communicating effectively with residents, families, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care delivery

• Supporting residents' emotional wellbeing through companionship and engaging activities

• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, including infection control procedures

• Contributing to the organisation's training programmes by sharing expertise in senior care practices

Experience

• Previous experience working within a care home environment specialising in senior care is essential

Covering Ipswich and the surrounding area, including Woodbridge, Felixstowe, Stowmarket, Framlingham, Needham Market and Kesgrave.