Senior Health Care Assistant

Exemplar Health Care Services Limited; Goring-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a Senior Health Care Assistant in Barnsley. The role involves supporting a team in delivering high-quality care and ensuring the well-being of residents. Candidates must possess a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care and have experience in similar roles. Benefits include access to wages before payday, retail discounts, and career growth opportunities. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a modern care environment.

Benefits

Access to wages before payday

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Free DBS check

24/7 counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility

Regular supervision and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have relevant experience in health care.
• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care is required.
• GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C or functional skills equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care.
• Assist people during meal times.
• Encourage social activity participation.
• Lead and motivate a team of care colleagues.
• Ensure care documentation is accurately completed.

Skills

Caring and understanding

Effective communication

Team leadership

Ability to manage challenging situations

Positive attitude

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care

Maths and English at GCSE Grade C or above

Job description

Position

Senior Health Care Assistant

Care Home

Springfield Vale

Location

Perseverance Street, Barnsley, S70 6HD

Contract Type

Various hours Available

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.

About the Role

Our Senior Health Care Assistants work closely with the 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 Springfield Vale care home in Barnsley.

About Exemplar Health Care

Springfield Vale is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country’s leading nursing care providers for adults living with complex and high acuity needs.

When open, Springfield Vale will provide nursing care for adults living with complex needs arising from dementia.

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 (details)

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

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 escalates
• 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.