Senior Health Care Assistant - Nights

Exemplar Health Care Services Limited; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care provider in Bishop Auckland is seeking a Senior Health Care Assistant to lead care teams and support residents in their daily lives. The role involves personal care, meal assistance, and promoting social engagement. Candidates must have a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care and relevant experience. The position offers competitive pay, perks, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Access to wages before payday

Regular supervision and peer support

Retail and lifestyle discounts

24/7 counselling and support

Free DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience as a health care assistant is required.
• Ability to work independently and lead a team.
• Must be able to manage challenging situations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supporting people with their personal care.
• Assisting people at meal times.
• Encouraging participation in social activities.
• Leading and motivating care teams.

Skills

Caring

Kindness

Calm under pressure

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care

GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English

Job description

Overview

Position: Senior Health Care Assistant

Care home: Laurel Place

Location: Gudmensen Avenue, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RG

Contract type: Full time nights 8pm – 8am, 12 hour shifts

Rate: £13.52 per hour

About Exemplar Health Care

Laurel Place is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country’s leading nursing care providers. Laurel Place supports adults living with acquired brain injuries, complex mental health needs, dementia and physical disabilities. We offer stable employment opportunities, great benefits and perks, and 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 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.

• 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 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.