Support Worker

Exemplar Health Care Group.; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health care provider as a Health Care Assistant, where you will support individuals with learning disabilities to live their best lives. This rewarding role involves assisting with daily activities, promoting independence, and ensuring personal care. You'll be part of a dedicated team in a supportive environment that values your contributions. With great training opportunities and benefits, this is your chance to make a real difference in the lives of others while advancing your career. If you are caring, energetic, and passionate about helping others, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Access to wages before payday

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Free DBS check

24/7 counselling and support

Regular supervision and peer support

Learning opportunities and career prospects

Blue Light Card eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in care is valued but not essential.
• Training and induction provided for all new hires.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in social activities and daily living skills.
• Assist with personal hygiene and meal times.
• Maintain care records and promote dignity and respect.

Skills

Caring

Communication

Independence Support

Problem Solving

Personal Hygiene Assistance

Education

Relevant Experience

Care Training

Job description

Position:Health Care Assistant
Care home:Lonnen Grove
Location:Kimberworth, Rotherham
Contract type:Full time hours available
Rate:£12.21 per hour
Care home CQC rating:Rated ‘Good’ by CQC

Are you a caring, compassionate and cheerful person with lots to give? Join us as our new Health Care Assistant at Lonnen Grove learning disability service in Rotherham.

As a Health Care Assistant, you’ll support people to live their best lives.

This role will give you a tremendous sense of achievement and pride – you’ll be making a real difference each and every day.

And you can be proud to work for one of the country’s leading providers. The number of our homes rated ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ far exceeds the national average.

About Exemplar Health Care

Lonnen Grove is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country’s leading nursing care providers.

We support six adults living with a learning disability and/or autism spectrum disorder.

Daily life at Lonnen Grove is all about choice. Everything we do is personalised to the individuals we support.

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 Health Care Assistants support people to live their best lives, whatever that looks like to them.

No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

supporting people to take part in social activities, both in and out of the home

encouraging people to maximise their independence and build everyday living skills

supporting people to access the local community

assisting people with their personal hygiene

assisting people at meal times, including with cooking

understanding individual health and wellbeing needs

promoting choice, dignity, independence and respect

completing and maintaining care records .

Download our job description to read more:

We value relevant experience and qualifications, but they aren’t essential for this role.

Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our Exemplar Health Care 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.

You’ll put people at the heart of everything you do.

If you haven’t worked in the care sector before, we’ll help you feel right at home from the start with our induction, buddy and ongoing training programmes.

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.

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

Celebrating those who live our values, every day!

We’ve been busy recognising some truly amazing teammates across three categories through our Regional Values Awards - and what a line-up

Each finalist was chosen as a winner in their home for going above and beyond… and now they’ve taken it one step further

Huge congratulations to our regional winners - and best of luck in the national finals! We’re cheering you on all the way!

Celebrating International Dance Day with some serious dance floor skills

This International Nurses’ Day we’re celebrating the powerful bonds between our Nurses and the people they care for

We truly believe behind every great day is a great Nurse, and we want to share this!

We’ll be holding two photo exhibitions at:
Meadowhall, Sheffield – 5-6 May
NEC, Birmingham – 14-15 May

Come and say hello

Sunglasses packed, new outfits bought, and suitcases zipped - because holidays don’t stop just because you live in a care home

Michaela and Paul headed off to Blackpool for a seaside break - complete with zoo visits, pier strolls, and a few well-earned pub lunches

The excitement started well before they set off, with holiday shopping and planning in full swing ️ and we loved being part of it every step of the way

At Exemplar Health Care, life is about living - and that includes holidays, adventures, and doing what you love

Fairburn Vale - Exemplar Health Care

Happy Administrative Professionals' Day to our incredible Office Managers, Administrators, and Receptionists!

Meet Karen, our fantastic Office Manager from Parkside

When asked about a typical day, she said it best: "there's no such thing as a typical day and that’s the beauty of the role"

But for Karen, the best part is: "building relationships with residents, I absolutely love spending time with them!" ️

Want to be part of a team where everyone makes a difference? Explore career opportunities at Exemplar Health Care https://bit.ly/EHCcareers

Looking for a fresh start?

A career with us offers egg-citing new beginnings

Our roles offer incredible rewards, opportunities for growth, and a chance to make a real difference every day

Discover your egg-straordinary career today https://bit.ly/EHCcareers

Swipe, tap, play

Our Yeti tables have quickly become a favourite

Whether it’s quick-fire games, calming music, or puzzles to get the brain working, it’s all about having fun while keeping the mind and body active ... with a few friendly competitions too

When the sun's out, so are we!

We had plenty of fun in the sun last week.

From gardening club and picnics, to nice walks and Easter fairs - we've done it all!

Want to join us in time for a summer of sun? Apply today https://bit.ly/EHCcareers

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.

Lonnen Grove is ashort drive from junctions 33, 34 and 35 of the M1, and other major roadsincluding the A6178 and A630.

On Kimberworth Road, take the entrance to Reach Ferham and Ferham Clinic.

Drive past Reach Ferham and Lonnen Grove is on the left.

There are limited parking spaces in the home’s car park. Street parking is available in the surrounding area.

Please do not park in Ferham Clinic car park.

Public transport to Lonnen Grove

The home's a short walk from several bus stops.

Ferham Road/Devonshire Street bus stop (stop ID: 37035320), which is accessed by buses 136, 137 and 138.

Ferham Road/Kimberworth Road bus stop (stop ID:37030179), which is accessed by buses 114, 136, 137 and 138towards Rotherham city centre.

There's also a train station in the local area.

Rotherham Central - 0.9 miles away (20 minute walk).