Senior Healthcare assistant
Senior HCA – Nights
Location: Ipswich Residential Care – Dementia Care
We are looking for an experienced Senior Healthcare Assistant to join our team on night shifts in our dementia residential care home in Ipswich.
Shift Details:
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Night shifts: 21:00 – 07:00 (1-hour paid break)
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Seniors report 15 minutes before the shift for handover (paid)
Pay Rates:
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Qualified Senior Carer – NVQ 4 Equivalent: £15.6714/hr
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Qualified Senior Carer – NVQ 3 Equivalent: £15.3449/hr
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Unqualified Senior Carer – NVQ 2: £13.8758/hr
Contract Hours: 25, 30, 35, or 40 hours per week
Key Responsibilities:
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Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to residents with dementia
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Support and mentor junior staff
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Administer medication safely in line with care plans
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Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with colleagues and families
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Ensure residents’ dignity, safety, and wellbeing at all times
Requirements:
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Previous experience in residential care or dementia care preferred
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NVQ Level 2/3/4 in Health & Social Care (depending on pay rate)
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Compassionate, reliable, and committed to high standards of care
Benefits:
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Paid handovers
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Flexible contract hours
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Supportive and inclusive work environment
To Apply:
Please submit your CV and a brief covering note to agne@howard-finley.co.uk for more information.

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