Senior Night Care Lead for Complex Care Home

Exemplar Health Care; Newton-le-Willows; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular supervision

Wages before payday

Retail discounts

Free DBS check

24/7 counselling

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Exemplar Health Care is seeking a Senior Health Care Assistant for night shifts at Wheldale Heights, Castleford. You will work with the Nurse in Charge to lead a small care team and deliver high-quality care for residents.

The role involves supporting personal care, meals, health needs, and promoting dignity and independence while coordinating a team. Familiarity with care documentation and a calm, proactive attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care with Maths and English at GCSE Grade C or above.
• Experience in health care and ability to work on own initiative while escalating when needed.
• Able to lead a care team and promote dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

• Support people with personal care.
• Assist residents at meal times.
• Understand individual health and wellbeing needs.
• Encourage participation in social activities inside and outside the home.
• Promote choice, dignity, independence and respect.
• Lead, motivate and support a team of care colleagues.
• Ensure care documentation is completed to a high standard.

Skills

Caring

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Job description

Exemplar Health Care is seeking a Senior Health Care Assistant for night shifts at Wheldale Heights, Castleford. You will work with the Nurse in Charge to lead a small care team and deliver high-quality care for residents.

The role involves supporting personal care, meals, health needs, and promoting dignity and independence while coordinating a team. Familiarity with care documentation and a calm, proactive attitude are essential.