Senior Care Assistant
Job Description
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Deliver exceptional care as a Senior Care Assistant with Newcross Healthcare.
Are you a compassionate Senior Care Assistant looking for flexibility, great pay, and career development? At Newcross Healthcare , we value and support our health and social care professionals, providing the best opportunities to thrive.
Pay Rate: Up to £18.35 per hour
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As a Senior Care Assistant , you’ll be providing vital support to service users in care homes.
Your responsibilities may include:
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Providing high-quality, person-centred care and supporting patients with personal care and daily living activities.
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Carrying out clinical tasks within your competency, including observations, wound care, specimen collection, and catheter and stoma care.
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Working alongside nurses and healthcare professionals to deliver care plans, maintain accurate records, and support junior healthcare assistants.
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Maintaining a safe, clean clinical environment, following infection control procedures, and communicating effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.
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Supporting health promotion, long-term condition management, frailty, and end-of-life care with compassion and dignity.
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\n Why Join Newcross?\n
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- Flexible Shifts – Choose when and where you work with our HealthForceGo app.
- Same-Day Pay – Access up to 50% of your earnings instantly with Same-Day Pay.
- Free Training & Development – Unlimited access to thousands of courses with FuturU.
- Exclusive Discounts – Access to 30,000+ national & local employee discounts with Perks at Work.
- Referral Bonus – Earn up to £500 for every nurse or carer you refer.
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- Right to work in the UK.
- A minimum 6 months of paid UK care experience within the last 3 years, working in a Senior Healthcare Assistant role.
- Proven experience managing a shift in a care home setting (Required)
- SVQ LEVEL 3 Qualification with proven experience in medication administration
- Registration: Applicants in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland will require the relevant registration e.g., SSSC, SCW, NISSC (not applicable in England).
- Skills: Knowledge of care equipment and moving & handling.
- Qualities: Compassion, teamwork, flexibility, and a professional approach.
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- Integrity: We do what is right, even when no one is watching.
- Respect: Every voice matters and every person counts.
- Empathy: Kindness and understanding help us deliver great care.
- Teamwork: We work together because great care is never delivered alone.
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At Newcross, we’re more than just a care provider - we’re a team that truly supports our healthcare professionals. With flexible working, instant pay, and ongoing development, we’re here to help you build a career that fits your lifestyle. Simply set your availability in our HealthForceGo app and enjoy a perfect work-life balance.
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