Healthcare Assistant

Must be a driver with access to your own vehicle

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking for a fulfilling career in care? We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team at a specialist care centre in Hitchin. If you're passionate about making a difference and want to grow your career in healthcare, this could be the role for you!

The Role:

As a Healthcare Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting individuals with neurological conditions. You’ll work alongside a committed team to help optimise service users' physical, emotional, and cognitive recovery. Key responsibilities include:

1. Supporting rehabilitation goals and implementing care strategies.
2. Monitoring the well-being of clients and communicating any changes.
3. Promoting choice and independence for service users.
4. Ensuring accurate documentation and reporting.
5. Working as part of a team to provide high-quality care and support.

About You:

1. Proven experience working within a team.
2. Experience in care delivery.
3. Strong communication skills.
4. Basic numeracy, literacy, and IT skills.

Pay Enhancements:

1. 30% enhancement for night shifts (8:00 pm to 6:00 am).
2. 30% enhancement for weekends (Friday midnight to Sunday midnight).
3. 60% enhancement for Public Holidays.

Rewards and Benefits:

1. 35 days' holiday, including bank holidays.
2. Pension contributions.
3. Discounts through the Blue Light Card and Perkbox.
4. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
5. Long service awards, free uniform, and parking.

With a focus on your well-being and career development and offering comprehensive training and opportunities for growth in a supportive environment, don’t delay, apply today!

Join this friendly team by submitting your CV to Janice.froggatt@merco.co.uk or call 0208 971 2974 for more information.

Successful candidates will be subject to DBS and reference checks.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.