Senior Health Care Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Role: Senior Care Assistant *Days*
Pay Rate: £10.50 per hour, 33 hrs
Location: Newbiggin-by-Sea, Elderly Care Home
Requirements of Senior Healthcare Assistant
- NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care
- Experience working as HCA for 3+ years or SHCA/TL for 1+ year
- Working with residents from elderly background
- This client DOES NOT OFFER SPONSERSHIP
Roles and Responsibilities
- Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting and assisting Service Users when required with all aspects of daily living.
- Support training and supervision of junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Care Centre, under the supervision of senior Staff Members
- Complete, observe and review care planning needs for Service Users and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures
- Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Service Users and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care Centre
- Carry out regular checks on Service Users at intervals determined by senior Staff Members
- Assist Service Users who need help during meal times, be aware of swallowing difficulties, dietary requirements etc. Assist with servicing of food/drinks as requested/required. Wash up as requested/required.
- As appropriate dispense medication and ensure correct recording of all relevant information relating to medication
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Northumberland: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Health Care Assistant roles across Medsolve's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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