Care Assistant – Days/Nights (Learning Disabilities)

Exemplar Health Care; Swallownest; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

supervision

access to wages before payday

retail and lifestyle discounts

DBS check (free)

24/7 counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Exemplar Health Care’s The Lodge in Swallownest is seeking a Health Care Assistant (Support Worker) to help adults with complex needs live fulfilling lives. The role covers day shifts and involves supporting personal care, meal times, activities, and documenting care.

Training and induction are provided, with a focus on dignity, respect, and person-centred care. You’ll join a small, homely team at The Lodge, a home-like setting where every day is guided by residents’ wishes.

Qualifications

• Experience and qualifications aren’t essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with complex care needs to live their best lives.
• Encourage and support people to be in control of their day-to-day lives.
• Help people access hobbies and stay connected with their local community.
• Assist with personal care.
• Assist with meals, promoting choice and involvement in preparation.
• Understand individual health and wellbeing needs.
• Promote dignity, independence and respect.
• Complete and maintain care records.

Skills

Caring

Good listener

Communicator

Adaptable

Job description

Exemplar Health Care’s The Lodge in Swallownest is seeking a Health Care Assistant (Support Worker) to help adults with complex needs live fulfilling lives. The role covers day shifts and involves supporting personal care, meal times, activities, and documenting care.

Training and induction are provided, with a focus on dignity, respect, and person-centred care. You’ll join a small, homely team at The Lodge, a home-like setting where every day is guided by residents’ wishes.