At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver compassionate care and lead a supportive team in various care homes.
- Company: Join Advantage Angels, a trusted agency in the healthcare sector.
- Benefits: Earn £17-£23 per hour with enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidays.
- Other info: Flexible shifts and opportunities for personal growth in a rewarding environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in care homes and proven leadership abilities required.
The predicted salary is between 23 - 23 £ per hour.
Advantage Angels is looking for an experienced Senior Healthcare Assistant to join our agency care team, working across care homes in Norwich and the surrounding area. This is a role for someone who leads by example, someone residents trust and junior staff look to for guidance, delivering compassionate, person-centred care while helping keep the home running smoothly on shift.
Pay ranges from £17 to £23 per hour depending on shift pattern, with enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidays.
What you'll be doing:
- Delivering personalised care in line with individual care plans, protecting residents' dignity and independence at every step.
- Leading and supporting junior care staff on shift, setting the tone for a positive, well-run team.
- Assisting residents with mobility, personal hygiene, medication support, and meals.
- Keeping accurate, up-to-date records - care plan updates, incident reports, handover notes.
- Acting as a key point of contact between residents, families, and the wider care team.
- Supporting residents' emotional wellbeing through genuine companionship and meaningful activities.
- Upholding health and safety standards, including infection control.
- Sharing your expertise to help train and develop the wider care team.
What we're looking for:
- Experience working in a care home setting, specifically in senior/supervisory care.
- Proven leadership experience within a healthcare environment.
- Confidence building and applying individual care plans.
- Strong communication skills with residents, families, and colleagues.
- Comfortable using IT systems for documentation and reporting.
- A full driving licence is desirable but not essential.
Locations we cover:
- Norwich
- Great Yarmouth
- Postwick
- Cringleford
- Wroxham
- Dereham
- Diss
Senior Healthcare Assistant in Norfolk employer: Advantage Angels Ltd
At Advantage Angels, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer in the healthcare sector, offering Healthcare Assistants in Norwich and surrounding areas the flexibility to choose their own shifts while earning competitive pay rates. Our supportive work culture prioritises your professional growth with free training and ongoing assistance from our dedicated teams, ensuring you feel valued and empowered in your role. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while enjoying the freedom to balance your career with your lifestyle.
