Senior Health Care Assistant

Exemplar Health Care; Burnley; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wages before payday

Free DBS check

24/7 counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Exemplar Health Care’s Wytham Lodge care home in Burnley is seeking a Senior Health Care Assistant to lead a small care team and deliver high-quality support for residents with complex needs. You will work closely with the Nurse in Charge to ensure dignity, independence and person-centred care in a modern, purpose-built home.

You must hold a Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification and Maths/English at GCSE grade C or above.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification.
• Maths and English GCSE (C or above) or equivalent.
• Experience in health or care setting preferred.
• Positive, people‑focused attitude and ability to lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and daily living activities.
• Assist residents at meal times and monitor nutritional needs.
• Promote health, wellbeing and safety for residents.
• Encourage participation in social activities inside and outside the home.
• Lead, motivate and support a care team to deliver high‑quality care.
• Complete care documentation accurately and promptly.

Skills

Caring

Kind

Understanding

Calm demeanor

Energetic

Great listener

Communicator

Team leadership

Initiative

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Maths GCSE (C) or above

English GCSE (C) or above

Job description

# Senior Health Care AssistantBurnley, BB12 7DX**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**: £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 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 join a brand new team, in a state of the art, purpose built home. You’ll have 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 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.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’.For an informal chat about joining us, call us on 01977 630830 or email [e-mail] 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.We will never ask for payment for job opportunities. Any website or individual requesting money for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) while claiming to represent us is not associated with our organisation. If you’re asked for money in connection with a role, please contact [e-mail]