Senior Healthcare Assistant

Senior Healthcare Assistant (12-Month Contract Agency Placement) – Pinhoe View

Company Name: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency (on behalf of Pinhoe View / Elysium Healthcare)

Location: Exeter (College Way, Exeter, EX1 3PZ)

Position: Senior Healthcare Assistant / Senior Support Worker

Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed-Term Agency Placement

Advertising Rate: Competitive Agency Rates (Based on an annual base equivalent of £29,651)

Hours: Full-time temporary contract (rota-based, including days, nights, and weekends)

Introduction

Are you an experienced Senior Support Worker looking to elevate your career and make a profound difference for individuals with acute mental health needs and high support requirements?

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Pinhoe View in Exeter to supply dedicated, skilled senior care professionals for a 12-month fixed-term assignment. Pinhoe View is a modern, purpose-built facility providing specialized mental health services across two wards and eight individual flats, supported by a full multidisciplinary team.

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in overseeing shifts, supporting residents through acute episodes, and leading a compassionate team to help service users lead full and valued lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and oversee the smooth, safe running of daily shifts and care operations.

• Supervise, mentor, and guide support staff, fostering a positive, inclusive team culture.

• Ensure the holistic wellbeing of all service users, responding proactively to challenges or clinical concerns.

• Administer medication, oversee daily reports, handle budgets, and complete financial audits and Health & Safety checks.

• Collaborate with families, professionals, and the multidisciplinary team while delivering hands-on care, including personal hygiene support.

Candidate Requirements

To excel in this contract agency placement, you will need:

• Proven experience as a Senior Support Worker or extensive care experience within Mental Health settings.

• A relevant qualification, holding an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.

• Demonstrated leadership skills combined with strong empathy, resilience, and a compassionate nature.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and people skills, with a positive and professional approach to managing challenging behaviors.

• Full-time Right to Work in the UK (please note: 20-hour Student and Skilled Worker Visas cannot be accepted for this role).

Why Work Through Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency?

Partnering with Supportive Bridge gives you the stability of a 12-month fixed-term contract combined with the flexibility and backing of a trusted staffing network. Benefits of joining us include:

• Competitive Pay Rates: Transparent, reliable weekly pay reflecting your leadership and clinical expertise.

• Contract Stability: Secure a consistent 12-month placement while enjoying agency-level support and benefits.

• Career Growth: Opportunities to build an impressive clinical portfolio across top-tier healthcare providers, with potential pathways into permanent positions.

• Committed Support: A dedicated agency team looking out for your wellbeing, compliance, and professional progression.