Senior Healthcare Assistant - Cheltenham, United Kingdom - Take Five Recruitment

Take Five Recruitment
Take Five Recruitment
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Cheltenham, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Job Introduction


We are currently seeking experienced Senior Healthcare Assistants who are ready to hit the ground running in residential care home settings.

As part of our team, you will collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide essential support to vulnerable adults, assisting them with their daily tasks and activities, including the administration of medication.

Main Responsibilities
As a Senior Healthcare Assistant, you will undertake a challenging yet highly rewarding role. Building upon the main responsibilities of a healthcare assistant, this senior position entails additional responsibilities and greater accountability.

The following list outlines some of your key responsibilities while on assignment; however, it is not exhaustive:


  • Administer medication with precision and adherence to protocols, ensuring the wellbeing and safety of residents.
  • Assume leadership responsibilities during shifts, effectively coordinating and guiding the healthcare team.
  • Engage in professional and warm communication with all visitors to the home, ensuring a welcoming environment.
  • Act as a key worker for a designated group of residents, providing companionship, and meeting their individual needs.
  • Participate in social activities within the home, fostering a sense of community and wellbeing.
  • Assist residents with personal hygiene requirements, ensuring their comfort and dignity.
  • Aid in dressing and grooming tasks to support residents' daily routines.
  • Safely assist residents in mobility, ensuring their wellbeing and preventing accidents.
  • Collaborate with fellow team members in moving and handling activities, adhering to best practices and safety guidelines.
  • Contribute to meal service and provide feeding assistance as needed, ensuring proper nutrition and hydration for residents.
  • Support individuals and groups in engaging with social and physical activities, promoting overall wellbeing.
  • Aid with toileting tasks, respecting individuals' varying capacities and maintaining their privacy


By taking on this senior role, you will make a significant impact in the lives of residents, enhancing their quality of care and overall experience within the home.


  • Be willing to commit to at least 16 hours per week
  • Possess the necessary background and qualifications, such as long service experience, an NVQ Level 3 in HSC or an equivalent certification.
  • Exhibit strong time management skills, allowing for efficient and effective task prioritization.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills to facilitate clear and compassionate interactions with patients, their families, and the healthcare team.
  • Embody our core values of honesty and reliability, ensuring trustworthiness and consistency in their work.
  • Show deep compassion and empathy, with a genuine commitment to delivering exceptional care and service to patients.
  • Thrive in a team environment, actively fostering a positive and supportive workplace atmosphere.
  • Embrace a growth mindset, displaying openness to learning, adapting, and continuously improving their skills and knowledge.
  • Uphold the highest ethical standards, maintaining strict client confidentiality and respecting professional boundaries.
  • Possess strong organizational abilities and the capacity to prioritize tasks effectively in a dynamic healthcare setting.
  • Develop and nurture strong relationships with clients, promoting trust and collaboration.
  • Having reliable transportation to the workplace is highly valued, as some of our locations may not be easily accessible via public transportation.
About The Company

Take Five Healthcare is a trusted recruitment agency and training provider specializing in delivering temporary and permanent staffing solutions to the Health & Social Care sector.

With a strong presence in the Gloucestershire region since 2015, we have established an exceptional reputation.


As a family-run business, we hold true to genuine family values, with honesty and reliability forming the core of our operations.

We extend our support to various care and nursing homes, community care providers, hospices, supported living facilities, as well as learning and working environments.


Our unwavering vision has always been to provide an ethical, honest, and dependable service that our clients can rely on.

We are guided by a clear set of essential principles, fostering a culture that instils pride within our team.

At Take Five Healthcare, we are known for our friendly and supportive approach, placing the needs of both our clients and workers at the forefront of everything we do.

What sets us apart goes beyond our high ethical standards and professionalism. We are committed to creating meaningful differences in the Health & Social Care industry.

Package Description

Take Five Healthcare is a thriving Health & Social Care agency, recognised as a prominent provider of staffing support in Gloucestershire and the surrounding regions.

With continuous growth, we
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