Senior Health Care Assistant
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Position:Senior Health Care Assistant
Care home:Laurel Place
Location:Gudmensen Avenue, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RG
Contract type: Full time and part time hours- 12 hours shifts
Rate:£12.00 per hour
This is a brand new home opening in January 2025
If youre an experienced Health Care Assistant looking to take your next career step, we have the role for you.
Our SeniorHealth Care Assistantswork closely with our Nurse in Charge to lead a small Care Team in delivering high-quality care for the people we support.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand new team, in a state of the art, purpose built home. Youllhave the chance to really make your mark. Join us as our new Senior Health Care Assistant at Laurel Place care home in Bishop Auckland.
About Exemplar Health Care
Laurel Place is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the countrys leading nursing care providers.
When open, Laurel Place will support adults living with acquired brain injuries, complex mental health needs, dementia and physical disabilities.
As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.
About the role
Our Senior Health Care Assistants work closely with the Nurse in Charge and lead our Care Teams in supporting every aspect of our residents day-to-day lives.
No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
* supporting people with theirpersonal care
* assisting people atmeal times
* understanding individualhealth and wellbeingneeds
* encouraging and supporting people to take part insocial activities, both in and out of the home
* promoting choice,dignity, independence and respect
* leading, motivating andsupporting a teamof care colleagues
* ensuring thatcare documentationis completed to a high standard.
We have higher-than-average staffing levels when compared to other care providers, giving you more time to spend with the people you support.
Download our job description to read more:
https://brochures.exemplarhc.com/view/1029889597/
About you
Above all, youre someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.
Youre also:
* caring, kind, understanding and calm
* able to deal with, and defuse, challenging situations
* energetic and outgoing, with a positive, can-do attitude
* a great listener and communicator, able to build trust and rapport with people
* comfortable working on your own initiative but you know when to escalate
* a motivating team leader.
To apply for this role, you must have relevant experience, a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social care, plus Maths and English at GCSE Grade C or above (or relevant functional skills qualification).
What we offer
We offer great rewards and perks including:
* regular supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects
* access to wages before payday
* retail and lifestyle discounts
* free DBS check
* 24/7 counselling and support
* Blue Light Card eligibility.
How to apply
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Please note, applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. Were unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
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