Job Detail

Senior Healthcare assistant

• Field: Medical & Pharmaceutical
• Deadline: 2026-04-03 08:04
• Ipswich, Suffolk

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:

Night shifts: 21:00 - 07:00 (1-hour paid break)

Seniors report 15 minutes before the shift for handover (paid)

Pay Rates:

Qualified Senior Carer - NVQ 4 Equivalent: £15.6714/hr

Qualified Senior Carer - NVQ 3 Equivalent: £15.3449/hr

Unqualified Senior Carer - NVQ 2: £13.8758/hr

Contract Hours: 25, 30, 35, or 40 hours per week

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to residents with dementia

Support and mentor junior staff

Administer medication safely in line with care plans

Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with colleagues and families

Ensure residents' dignity, safety, and wellbeing at all times

Requirements:

Previous experience in residential care or dementia care preferred

NVQ Level 2/3/4 in Health & Social Care (depending on pay rate)

Compassionate, reliable, and committed to high standards of care

Benefits:

Paid handovers

Flexible contract hours

Supportive and inclusive work environment

To Apply:
Please submit your CV and a brief covering note to (url removed) for more information