Night Care Assistant

Exemplar Health Care Group.; Castleford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider as a Health Care Assistant in Castleford. You'll support adults with complex care needs to live fulfilling lives. With a strong emphasis on person-centered care, you'll enjoy career development opportunities and the chance to make a real difference in others' lives.

Benefits

Access to wages before payday

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Free DBS check

24/7 counselling and support

Regular supervision and peer support

Qualifications

• Caring, kind, understanding and calm demeanor.
• Ability to deal with and defuse challenging situations.
• Energetic and outgoing with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with personal care.
• Assisting with meal times and understanding health needs.
• Encouraging participation in social activities.

Skills

Caring

Teamwork

Communication

Understanding

Calmness under pressure

Job description

£13.21 - £13.56 per hour (dependent on qualifications)

Care home: Wheldale Heights
Location: Castleford, WF10 2PY
Contract type:42 hours per week, 12 hour shifts, 8.00pm - 8.00am
Rate:£13.21 up to £13.56 per hour (dependent on qualifications)

Are you a caring, compassionate and cheerful person with lots to give? Join us as our new Health Care Assistant at Wheldale Heightscare home in Castleford.

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

This role will give you a tremendous sense of achievement and pride – you’ll be making a real difference each and every day.

And, you can be proud to work for one of the country’s leading providers. The number of our homes rated ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ far exceeds the national average.

About Exemplar Health Care

Wheldale Heights is part of Exemplar Health Care, a leading provider of nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs.

We support adults living with complex mental health needs and neuro-disabilities, including Huntington's disease and Parkinson's disease.

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 Health Care Assistants support people to live their best lives, whatever that looks like to them.

No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

supporting people with their personal care

assisting people at meal times

understanding individual health and wellbeing needs

encouraging and supporting people to take part in social activities, both in and out of the home

promoting choice, dignity, independence and respect

completing and maintaining care records.

We have higher-than-average staffing levels when compared to other care providers. There are usually up to six colleagues on each unit that supports around ten people, giving you more time to spend with the people you support.

We value relevant experience and qualifications, but they aren’t essential for this role.

Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our Exemplar Health Care values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.

You’re 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.

You’ll put people at the heart of everything you do.

If you haven’t worked in the care sector before, we’ll help you feel right at home from the start with our induction, buddy and ongoing training programmes.

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

Sound good? We’d love to hear from you. Click the button to ‘APPLY NOW’.

For an informal chat about joining us, call us on 01977 630830 or email [e-mail]

Please note, applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

About Exemplar Health Care

Exemplar Health Care operates over 50 care homes across the UK and is the nation’s leading provider of complex care.

Our commitment to quality is reflected in our homes, where the percentage of 'Good' and 'Outstanding' CQC ratings far exceeds the national average.

Unlike other providers, our staffing levels are based on individual need.This means you’ll have more time to provide truly person-centered care, making a real difference in the lives of those you support.

What's happening at Exemplar Health Care

Dan brought the rainbow to Pride!

Wearing his brightest colours and biggest smile, Dan joined the local Pride parade and loved every minute of it

We’re proud to support people to live life their way - and to be part of events that matter to them.

Here’s to being proud of who you are, today and every day ️

Glory, Glory, Man United!

Residents at Bennett Court - Exemplar Health Care scored a goal with a special visit to Old Trafford, the iconic home of the Red Devils ️

In a behind the scenes tour they were taken from pitch side, to the trophy room, and everyone loved every moment soaking up the legendary atmosphere ️

Thanks to Manchester United for an unforgettable day.

A magical afternoon tea adventure with Acer Mews

Our very own Queen of Hearts headed to Manchester for a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at Richmond Tea Rooms ️

Dressed to impress in her custom dress, she stepped right into Alice's world of wonderland and loved every moment.

Her smile said it all ️

Acer Mews - Exemplar Health Care

Congratulations are in order for the team at Willowbeck after recently achieving a 'Good' CQC rating

Our team provide exceptional care every day, and we're so proud that they achieved 'Good' in all areas

Willowbeck's Home Manager Amber shares:

“This is a reflection of the dedication and compassion shown by every member of the team.

“We’re committed to continuously improving and providing the best possible care for the people who live here.”

Here's to team Willowbeck - Exemplar Health Care

Read more https://www.exemplarhc.com/news/willowbeck-praised-person-centred-care-compassion-and-co-production-latest-cqc-report

Mel and Ricky’s dream day out

Greenside Court visited Wentworth Woodhouse for a Classic Car Show last week.

Mel and Ricky were in their element surrounded by amazing cars, they enjoyed lunch and an ice cream to top it off

But the best part? Mel had a lovely surprise spotting his son’s car, and saw some family and his old mechanic! Ricky also made a new friend – what a day

Don't let anything hold you back

It’s big cheers for Sharyn, one of our amazing residents at Acer Mews - Exemplar Health Care

She recently had a leg amputation but hasn’t let that stop her! She's taken back her independence with a brand-new mobility scooter.

Our team put her through a fun driving test, and she passed with flying colours

She was awarded a certificate, L plates, and even personalised number plates!

What an inspiration!

Woodside Place are hitting the back of the net for the Huntington's Disease Association

Sporting their matching t-shirts, everybody gathered outside for a penalty shoot out to raise money for the charity ️

Raising over £700... we think they take the win!

Thank you to everybody who participated and donated

Woodside Place - Exemplar Health Care

Nurses do more than care - they connect, support and empower

Over the last couple of weeks we've been showcasing this as part of our International Nurses' Day celebrations

We asked the people we support 'What does your Nurse mean to you?', and created an exhibition centred around their heart warming answers.

People connected with our stories, chatted to us about social care nursing, and left messages of thanks to Nurses everywhere

You can still join our celebrations! Visit our online exhibition here https://www.exemplarhc.com/international-nurses-day-2025

The people we support have unique needs and stories, but one thing stays the same across all our homes - we empower individuals to achieve personal goals in a safe and supportive environment.

Every new colleague attends an induction to learn about our company and complete mandatory and role-specific training, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional care.

Whether your goals are in care, nursing, management, quality or support, we provide the confidence, skills and knowledge to help you excel in your role and advance your career, if you wish.

Happy, healthy colleagues mean better care for those we support. We offer a range of initiatives to ensure our colleagues thrive in safe and supportive environments.

From paid RCNi Learning access and NMC PIN payments for nurses to lifestyle and retail discounts for everyone, our rewards ensure your career is as fulfilling as it is rewarding.

From care homes to central support services, everyone plays a vital role. Hear from colleagues across various roles about what it’s like to work with us.

Wheldale Heights is a short drive from the A1, A1(M) and other major roads including A656.

The home is based on a site with three other Exemplar Health Care homes.

When you arrive on the site, Wheldale Heights is on the left.

There are limited parking spaces in the home's car park.

Public transport to Wheldale Heights

The home is a short walk from several bus stops.

Wheldon Road Fryston Road bus stop (stop ID:45013341), which is accessed by bus 158

Wheldon Road Silkstone bus stop (stop ID: 45026339), which is accessed by bus 158.

There are no train stations within walking distance of the home. The nearest station is approximately a seven minute drive or 45 minute walk.

Castleford train station - 1.9 miles away.