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Senior Healthcare Assistant; Temporary

Job in East Sussex, Lewes District, East Sussex, BN7 3FD, England, UK
Listing for: Onpoint Care Recruitment Ltd
Seasonal/Temporary, Contract position
Listed on 2026-01-13
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare Nursing, Patient Care Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior Healthcare Assistant (Temporary)
Location: East Sussex

Immediate Starts Available (Subject to Safer Recruitment Checks)
Locations:
Nursing & Residential Homes Across East Sussex
Contract Type:
Flexible agency work

About the Role

Onpoint Care Recruitment is seeking experienced and confident Senior Healthcare Assistants to support nursing and residential homes across East Sussex. This role is ideal for care professionals who are compassionate, reliable, and confident leading care delivery on shift.

As a Senior Healthcare Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting residents with a wide range of needs, ensuring dignity, safety, and high‑quality person‑centred care at all times. You’ll work flexibly across different services, bringing your experience and leadership to every shift.

Key Responsibilities

* Leading and supporting care teams during shifts

* Providing high‑quality personal care and support to residents

* Assisting with mobility, nutrition, hydration, and daily living tasks

* Supporting residents with dementia, complex needs, or behaviours that may challenge

* Completing accurate documentation, observations, and handovers

* Supporting with medication (if trained and authorised)

* Monitoring residents’ wellbeing and reporting changes promptly

* Ensuring safeguarding, infection control, and care standards are upheld

* Promoting dignity, independence, and person‑centred care at all times

Essential Requirement

* Minimum 6 months UK experience as a Senior Healthcare Assistant

Desirable

* Medication training or experience administering medication (training updates provided)

* NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

What We Offer

* Competitive pay rates

* Bank Holiday Enhancement

* Flexible shifts days, nights, weekends, full‑time or part‑time

* Consistent work across nursing and residential homes in East Sussex

* Supportive, responsive agency team who value your contribution

* Ongoing training and development opportunities

* A rewarding role where you make a meaningful difference every day
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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