Senior Health Care Assistant - Nights Only

Exemplar Health Care; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 18,625; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Bishop Auckland is seeking a Senior Health Care Assistant for night shifts at Laurel Place. The role involves leading a care team to support residents with personal care, meal assistance, and social activities. The ideal candidate has relevant experience and a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care. This position offers competitive pay at £13.52 per hour and various benefits, including career progression and access to wages before payday.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in health and social care is mandatory.
• Ability to handle challenging situations effectively.
• Comfortable working on your own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Lead a care team in delivering high-quality service.
• Support residents with personal care tasks.
• Encourage participation in social activities.

Skills

Caring

Team leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Understanding health needs

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care

GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English

Job description

Senior Health Care Assistant - Nights Only

Laurel Place, Bishop Auckland

Position: Senior Health Care Assistant - Nights Only

Care home: Laurel Place
Location: Gudmensen Avenue, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RG
Contract type: Full time - 42hrs per week, 8pm to 8am
Rate: £13.52 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 the Nurse in Charge to lead a small Care Team in delivering high-quality care for the people we support.

Join us as our new Senior Health Care Assistant at Laurel Place care home in Bishop Auckland.

About Exemplar Health Care

Laurel Place is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country’s leading nursing care providers. We support adults living with complex needs, such as acquired brain injuries, complex mental health needs, dementia and physical disabilities.

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.

Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.

What We’re Looking For

You’re:

• 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 escaline
• 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.

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