Senior Healthcare assistant

Senior HCA - Nights

Location: Ipswich Residential Care - Dementia Care

We are looking for an experienced Senior Healthcare Assistant to join our team on night shifts in our dementia residential care home in Ipswich.

Shift Details:

• Night shifts: 21:00 - 07:00 (1-hour paid break)

• Seniors report 15 minutes before the shift for handover (paid)

Pay Rates:

• Qualified Senior Carer - NVQ 4 Equivalent: £15.6714/hr

• Qualified Senior Carer - NVQ 3 Equivalent: £15.3449/hr

• Unqualified Senior Carer - NVQ 2: £13.8758/hr

Contract Hours: 25, 30, 35, or 40 hours per week

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to residents with dementia

• Support and mentor junior staff

• Administer medication safely in line with care plans

• Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with colleagues and families

• Ensure residents' dignity, safety, and wellbeing at all times

Requirements:

• Previous experience in residential care or dementia care preferred

• NVQ Level 2/3/4 in Health & Social Care (depending on pay rate)

• Compassionate, reliable, and committed to high standards of care

Benefits:

• Paid handovers

• Flexible contract hours

• Supportive and inclusive work environment

To Apply:
Please submit your CV and a brief covering note to agne@howard-finley.co.uk for more information.