Female Senior Healthcare Assistant

Cucumber Recruitment · Lanark, Scotland

Female Senior Healthcare Assistant at Cucumber Recruitment, based in Lanark, Scotland, paying £15.60 - £19.31 per hour. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£15.60 - £19.31 per hour
Location
Lanark, Scotland
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 month ago
Closes
24 Sep 2026
Sector
Healthcare Assistant

Bang in line with the market for healthcare assistant

Reference bcc0e34731a4255ffbc580095098003e95145258

About the role

Join our exceptional care team as a Female Senior Healthcare Assistant in Lanark. We are seeking compassionate, experienced professionals dedicated to delivering outstanding, person-centred care. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in providing high-quality support, leads by example, and fosters a positive and respectful environment for both residents and colleagues.

=== Key Responsibilities ===
• Deliver person-centred care and support to residents in line with individual care plans.
• Supervise and mentor junior care staff, ensuring best practices are followed.
• Administer medication (after training/competency assessment) and complete accurate records.
• Support residents with daily living activities, including mealtimes, mobility, and personal care.
• Promote dignity, choice, and independence for all service users.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare professionals, families, and colleagues.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding policies at all times.

=== Requirements ===
• Minimum 6 months' UK experience as a Senior Healthcare Assistant or equivalent role.
• Valid Moving and Handling of People Certificate (face-to-face).
• Compassionate, reliable, and professional approach to care.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage responsibilities in a fast-paced care environment.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Female applicants only (occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9).

=== In Return We Offer ===
• Competitive pay: £15.60 – £19.31 per hour.
• Free PVG check.
• Flexible working hours and rota-based shifts.
• Free uniform.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Holiday pay and weekly pay options.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Refer-a-friend bonus and staff rewards.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, disability, religion/belief, or sexual orientation.

=== Job Details ===
• Job Location: Lanark, ML11.
• Employment Type: Temporary.
• Salary: £15.60 – £19.31 per hour.

Reference: bcc0e34731a4255ffbc580095098003e95145258 · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 24 Sep 2026 · Listed via Cucumber Recruitment

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