Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a leading care provider as a Senior Health Care Assistant at Woolston House. You'll lead a small team delivering high-quality care for residents with complex needs. Enjoy a supportive environment and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Access to wages before payday

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Free DBS check

24/7 counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience as a Health Care Assistant required.
• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care needed.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and meal times.
• Lead and support a team of care colleagues.
• Ensure high standards of care documentation.

Skills

Caring

Understanding

Communication

Leadership

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care

GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above

Job description

Care home:Woolston House
Location:Woolston, Warrington
Contract type:Full Time, 40 Hours per week
Rate:£13.27 per hour

If you’re 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 home. You’ll have the chance to really make your mark. Join us as our new Senior Health Care Assistant at Woolston Housecare home in Warrington.

About Exemplar Health Care

Woolston House is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country’s leading nursing care providers.

We support adults living with complex mental health needs, dementia, neuro-disabilities including brain injuries and strokes, Huntington's disease and Parkinson's disease, 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 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 when compared to other care providers, 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, 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

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

To celebrate World Cocktail Day, we're getting creative

At Adswood Lodge we've had a great time making sensory cocktails, personalised to us!

Each person chose their favourite colour combinations, sequin type and shook up their design - we prefer them shaken, not stirred

We loved seeing how all the different colour combinations turned out

To round off the day, lets hear from Dave!

Dave moved to Willowbeck following a ski accident, which resulted in a brain stem stroke, leaving him with severe physical difficulties diagnosed as locked-in syndrome. As well as building up his mobility, he's the home's Service User Ambassador.

"I love being a Service User Ambassador! I enjoy feeling like I contribute to the community I live in, and towards the health and wellbeing of others."

The Nurses at Willowbeck have been a huge part of Dave's journey, and message of thanks echo that.

Join in and share your appreciation. Comment your thanks to a Nurse below!

Willowbeck - Exemplar Health Care

Next up's Leanne!

Leanne's a proud member of our Service User Council and has grown in confidence over the years, allowing her to try new things and build her independence

With support from the team at Quarryfields, she also attends DICE Enterprise - a non-profit organisation that runs activities and events for disabled people - twice a week.

It was there her journey led her to finding her perfect match, her fiancé, Jacob.

From hospital appointments to finding love, the Nurses at Quarryfields have been with her every step of the way!

Join in and share your appreciation. Comment your thanks to a Nurse below!

Quarryfields - Exemplar Health Care

Happy International Nurses' Day

To celebrate, we're showcasing the difference our Nurses make.

We asked the people we support what their Nurses mean to them, and we'll be sharing some responses throughout the day

First up - Stephen wanted to thank Peter for always being there and adding some fun into every day.

Join in and share your appreciation. Comment your thanks to a Nurse below!

Celebrating the best of the best at our National Values Awards!

From over 2,800 nominations, these incredible colleagues were crowned winners - recognised for bringing fun, integrity, success, responsiveness, and teamwork to life every single day

Leanne Kennedy and Summer Docherty - joint National Values Award winners
Zoe Shears - National Home Manager Award winner
Lesley Burgin - National Clinical Nurse Manager Award winner

Whether it’s lifting spirits with a panto performance, mentoring the next generation of nurses, building strong teams, or leading through complex challenges - these are the moments - and people - that define great care.

Swipe to see the celebrations!

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Thames House is on the move for Huntington’s

26 staff and residents walked eight miles to Hollingworth Lake and back raising over £1000 for the Huntington's Disease Association

The cause is close to our hearts, as we support people living with Huntington’s at Thames House every day.

Music, chips, ice cream, and loads of support along the way made it a day to remember

Thanks to everyone who walked, donated, or cheered them on!

Ken’s on a mission to live healthier - even cutting out chocolate!

Now he’s setting himself some fitness goals, and we’re right behind him

He’s already taken the first step by signing up to the gym - and has smashed his first session!

Well done, Ken - we’re with you every step of the way

Want to work somewhere that helps people achieve their goals? Start your journey here: https://bit.ly/2xGXcCR

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! ️

Our May edition of The Exemplar Buzz is hot off the press

To celebrate Time For A Cuppa Week, we're sitting down with a brew and the latest news from across Exemplar Health Care

Catch the latest edition: https://bit.ly/42DJLOz

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.

Woolston House is a short drive from the M6 and other major roads including M56, A628, A57 and A50.

The home's on the corner of Long Barn Lane, Gig Lane and Dam Lane.

There are limited parking spaces in the home’s car park. Street parking is available along Long Barn Lane.

Public transport to Woolston House

The home is a short walk from several bus stops.

St Martins Methodist Church bus stop,which is accessed by buses 4 and 24.

Dam Lane, Hillcock Lane bus stop, which is accessed by buses 4 and 24.

Acacia Avenue bus stop, which is accessed by buses 4 and 24.

Rope and Anchor bus stop, which is accessed by buses 3, 40B, P5, P5A and 100 Salford's Reds.

Blackburne Close bus stop, which is accessed by buses 24, 28, 28A and 28E.

There are no train stations within walking distance of the home. The closest train station is: