Senior Health Care Assistant

Exemplar Health Care Group.; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider as a Senior Health Care Assistant in Liverpool. You'll lead a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality care for residents with complex needs. This role offers opportunities for personal growth and a supportive work environment.

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 Care Assistant required.
• Willingness to work towards Level 3 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support personal care and meal times.
• Encourage social activities and promote independence.
• Lead and support a team of care colleagues.

Skills

Caring

Understanding

Communication

Team Leadership

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

Position:Senior Health Care Assistant
Care home: Roseside
Location: Liverpool, L27 7DA
Contract type:42 hours per week
Rate:£13.27 per hour

If you’re an experienced 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 make a real difference every day. Join us as our new Senior Health Care Assistant at Roseside care home in Liverpool.

About Exemplar Health Care

Opened in February 2023, Roseside is part of Exemplar Health Care, a leading provider of nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs.

We support adults living with complex mental health needs and neuro-disabilities, including Huntington's disease and Parkinson's disease.

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 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. 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.

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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 care experience and be willing to work towards a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social care.

What we offer

We offer great rewards and perks including:

regular supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects

access to wages before payday with Wage stream

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

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.

Roseside is a short drive from the M62 and other major roads including the B5178.

The home is situated at the end of Vancouver Road, on the right.

There are limited parking spaces in the home’s car park. Street parking is available along Vancouver Road.

Public transport to Roseside

The home is a short walk from several bus stops.

Wood Lane bus stop (stop ID: merdwadg), which is accessed by buses 79C, 166 and 615.

Vancouver Road bus stop (stop ID: merdwadg), which is accessed by buses 79C, 188 and 615.

Glebe Hey bus stop (stop ID: merdtwdw), which is accessed by buses 79C, 166, 615 and C44.

There are two train stations in the local area.