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Benfleet, Essex

£14.30 - £17.60 per hour

Full Time

May 16, 2025

Description

We are currently recruiting Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers in the Benfleet area.

Superior Healthcare provides round-the-clock care packages to support people living with long-term health conditions to live in the comfort and safety of their own homes.

As a Community Healthcare Assistant, you join our complex care team and will work long-term with one or a small number of clients. You will benefit from a fixed rota with the option of overtime.

We are ideally looking for carers, support workers and healthcare assistants who are keen to work full-time hours however part-time roles are offered.

How we’ll support you:

Superior Healthcare will provide full, paid classroom-based training when you join us and paid induction shifts and ongoing supervision support from our in-house team of nurses and supervisors.

If a client’s needs mean that you require extra skills (for example, if they need assistance to meet their nutritional requirements), we will provide paid, specialist training to ensure that you, as a community care assistant, can confidently support their needs and develop your own skills.

If you are eager to build a rapport with one or a small number of clients within your local community, keen to broaden your skills and welcome the consistency of the work that Superior Healthcare can offer, we hope to hear from you!

Shifts: 12 hour Days and Nights. 

Benefits: 

  • £14.30 – £17.60 per hour
  • Thorough induction, and ongoing paid training
  • Option to work towards an NVQ/Diploma.
  • Holiday Pay.
  • Great Company Pension.
  • Blue Light Card – we’ll pay for it!
  • Referral Scheme: receive Amazon vouchers when you refer-a-friend.
  • Access to employee assistance program.
  • Menopause support
  • Ongoing support provided by our team of nurses and supervisors.

Healthcare Assistant Requirements: 

  • Previous care experience involving personal care.
  • A full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle.
  • A minimum commitment of 2x shifts a week.
  • *You must be based in the UK to apply for this role – we do not offer VISA sponsorship*

So, whether you’re a support worker, healthcare assistant, or community care assistant, we would love to hear from you!

If you’d like to discuss your application before applying or find out more about the role, please contact Emmaboyle@superiorhealthcare.co.uk

Responsibilities
Requirements
  • To closely observe and monitor the client for clinical intervention
  • To be friendly, engaging and hold a great conversation with the client around their interests.
  • To be an advocate for the client, working in their best interest and in accordance with Superior Healthcare's policies and procedures.
  • To assist the client with moving and handling, including the use of equipment such as hoists.
  • To show the client dignity and respect when providing personal care to the client.
  • To regularly refer to and follow care plans written by the Nurse Manager to ensure exceptional person-centred care is provided.
  • 6 months professional care experience in the UK based in a healthcare setting.
  • Previous experience working with complex care clients.
  • Someone who is flexible and able to offer availability with short notice including weekend shifts.

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