Healthcare Assistant

Company:  Merco
Location: Hitchin
Closing Date: 06/02/2025
Salary: £11.44 - £11.64 p/h (weekends 30% enhancements)
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Full time rotational days and nights Hitchin, Hertfordshire

 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:

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

About You:

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

Pay Enhancements:

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

Rewards and Benefits:

  • 35 days' holiday, including bank holidays.
  • Pension contributions.
  • Discounts through the Blue Light Card and Perkbox.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
  • 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.

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