Healthcare Assistant – Day Shifts (Driver Required)
Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Salary: £12.80 per hour + weekend and Bank Holiday enhancements
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.
Please note: due to the location, a driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required.
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 Program (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.