Senior Health Care Assistant

Bo Asian Bistro; Burnley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking care provider as a Senior Health Care Assistant, where you will lead a dedicated team in delivering exceptional support to residents. This exciting role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with complex needs. You'll work in a state-of-the-art facility, ensuring dignity, respect, and independence for all residents. With a focus on teamwork and personal growth, you will enjoy a supportive environment that encourages your development and offers competitive rewards. If you're passionate about care and looking for a fulfilling opportunity, this is the role for you.

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

• Relevant experience in health and social care is essential.
• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Caring and Kindness

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Health and Social Care

GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above

Job description

Senior Health Care Assistant

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Position:Senior Health Care Assistant

Care home:Wytham Lodge
Location:Wytham Street, Padiham, Burnley, BB12 7DX
Contract type:Full Time- 36 hours per week minimum- Including weekends
Rate:£12.77 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, purpose built home. You’llhave the chance to really make your mark. Join us as our new Senior Health Care Assistant at Wytham Lodge care home in Burnley.

About Exemplar Health Care

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

When open, Wytham Lodge will support adults living with acquired brain injuries, complex mental health needs, dementia 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 theirpersonal care
• assisting people atmeal times
• understanding individualhealth and wellbeingneeds
• encouraging and supporting people to take part insocial activities, both in and out of the home
• promoting choice,dignity, independence and respect
• leading, motivating andsupporting a teamof care colleagues
• ensuring thatcare documentationis 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.

Download our job description to read more:

https://brochures.exemplarhc.com/view/1029889597/

About you

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’.

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.