Healthcare Assistant

Company:  Merco
Location: Hitchin
Closing Date: 13/06/2025
Salary: £13.76 – £13.98 per hour (DOE)
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Healthcare Assistant – Day Shifts (Driver Preferred)
Pay: £13.76 – £13.98 per hour (DOE)
+ 20% Weekend/Overtime & 30% Bank Holiday Enhancements
Full-time and Part-time Positions Available

Please note: We do not offer sponsorship for this role.
Subsidised transport available from Luton Central and Stevenage Central for non-drivers.

Are you compassionate, reliable and eager to make a real difference? Join a leading neurological care service in Hitchin as a Healthcare Assistant and support adults with complex neurological conditions in a specialist care setting.

About the Role:

  • Support individuals with day-to-day activities, emotional wellbeing and physical care needs
  • Contribute to rehabilitation plans to help service users reach their full potential
  • Monitor and report changes in health and mood to senior colleagues
  • Promote choice, dignity, and respect in all aspects of care
  • Ensure accurate documentation and reporting
  • Help create a safe, supportive and empowering environment for service users

What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience working in a care or support role
  • Team player with strong communication skills
  • Basic IT skills (email, online systems, Word)
  • Numeracy and literacy skills
  • A caring and patient approach
  • Driver preferred (site is not accessible by public transport)

Benefits:

  • £13.76 – £13.98 per hour (depending on experience)
  • 20% enhancement for weekends and overtime
  • 30% enhancement for bank holidays
  • 33 days annual leave
  • Health Cash Plan (starting June)
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Excellent training and development opportunities
  • Company pension
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Long service & staff recognition awards
  • Free on-site parking

Apply today! We would love to hear from you!

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