Health Care Assistant

Exemplar Health Care Group.; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking care home as a Health Care Assistant, where you will make a real difference in the lives of adults with complex needs. This role offers the chance to support individuals in their daily lives, ensuring their dignity and independence. With a commitment to providing high-quality care, you'll work in a supportive environment with a focus on personal development. Enjoy flexible working hours, comprehensive training, and a range of benefits that enhance your career and well-being. Be part of a dedicated team making a meaningful impact every day.

Benefits

Regular supervision and peer support

Access to wages before payday

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Free DBS check

24/7 counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility

Qualifications

• Caring, kind, and understanding nature is essential.
• Good communication skills and teamwork are valued.

Responsibilities

• Support personal care and assist at meal times.
• Encourage participation in social activities and promote independence.

Skills

Caring

Communication

Understanding health needs

Teamwork

Education

Relevant experience in health care

Job description

Care home: Adswood Lodge
Location: Stockport, SK3 8HZ
Contract type: Full Time - Minimum 36 hours per week - Flexible to work days and nights
Rate: £12.21 per hour

Are you a caring, compassionate, and cheerful person with a lot to give? Join us as a Health Care Assistant at Adswood Lodge care home in Stockport.

As a Health Care Assistant, you’ll support adults living with complex care needs to live their best lives, making a real difference every day.

Work for one of the country’s leading providers, with homes rated ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ exceeding the national average.

About Exemplar Health Care

Adswood Lodge is part of Exemplar Health Care, a leading provider of nursing care for adults with complex and high acuity needs, including mental health and neuro disabilities such as Huntington's and Parkinson's diseases.

Opened in April 2023, it’s an exciting time to join our growing team. We offer stable employment, great benefits, and opportunities for development and progression.

About the role

Support people to live their best lives, tailored to their individual needs. Your daily responsibilities include:

1. Supporting personal care
2. Assisting at meal times
3. Understanding health and wellbeing needs
4. Encouraging participation in social activities
5. Promoting choice, dignity, independence, and respect
6. Completing care records

Our staffing levels are higher than average, with up to six colleagues supporting around ten people, allowing more quality time with those you support.

Download our job description for more details.

Relevant experience and qualifications are valued but not essential. We seek individuals who embody our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success, and teamwork.

You should be caring, kind, understanding, calm, energetic, outgoing, and a good communicator. We will support you with induction, buddy systems, and ongoing training.

What we offer

• Regular supervision, peer support, and career development
• Access to wages before payday
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Free DBS check
• 24/7 counselling and support
• Blue Light Card eligibility

How to apply

If interested, click ‘APPLY NOW’. For an informal chat, call 01977 630830 or email [e-mail].

Applicants must be authorized to work in the UK; we cannot sponsor visas.

About Exemplar Health Care

We operate over 50 care homes across the UK, with a focus on complex care, and our ratings surpass the national average.

Our staffing is tailored to individual needs, enabling truly person-centered care. We support colleagues' growth through induction, training, and career opportunities, and offer various benefits to ensure well-being and job satisfaction.