Nights Senior Care Assistant

Exemplar Health Care; Castleford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Castleford is seeking a full-time Senior Health Care Assistant to lead a care team. You will support residents with personal care and social activities, and ensure high standards of documentation. A Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care is required, along with relevant experience. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Access to wages before payday

Retail and lifestyle discounts

24/7 counselling and support

Free DBS check

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in health care is essential.
• Ability to motivate a team of care colleagues.
• Comfortable with responsibility and can work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Support people with personal care.
• Assist at meal times.
• Encourage social activities.
• Lead and support a team.

Skills

Experience as a Health Care Assistant

Leadership and team motivation

Excellent communication

Understanding of health and wellbeing needs

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care

Maths and English at GCSE Grade C or above

Job description

Overview

Position: Nights Senior Health Care Assistant
Care home: Kingfisher View
Location: Castleford, WF10 2PY
Contract type: Full Time, 42 hours per week, 8.00pm to 8.00am
Rate: £13.77 per hour
Care home CQC rating: Good

If you’re an experienced Health Care Assistant looking to take your next career step, we have the role for you. Our Senior Health Care Assistants work 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 make a real difference every day.

About Exemplar Health Care

Kingfisher View is part of Exemplar Health Care, a leading provider of nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs. The home has single and dual occupancy apartments that support 16 adults living with complex mental health needs, acquired brain injuries and dementia. We offer stable and secure employment opportunities, 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 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
• leading, motivating and supporting a team of care colleagues
• ensuring that care documentation is completed to a high standard

We have higher-than-average staffing levels. 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.

Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork. You’re also caring, kind, understanding and calm; able to deal with challenging situations; energetic and outgoing with a positive, can-do attitude; a great listener and communicator; comfortable working on your own initiative but know when to escalate; and 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

• 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 01977 630830 or email [POD EMAIL ADDRESS]. 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.