Support Worker

Exemplar Health Care Group.; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of complex care as a Health Care Assistant, where you will make a real difference in the lives of adults with complex needs. This role offers the opportunity to support individuals in their daily lives, ensuring they receive the care and respect they deserve. With a focus on personal development and a supportive environment, you will be part of a dedicated team that values compassion and teamwork. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, and a range of perks that enhance your work-life balance. If you are caring, energetic, and ready to contribute to a meaningful cause, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Access to Wages Before Payday

Retail and Lifestyle Discounts

Free DBS Check

24/7 Counselling and Support

Blue Light Card Eligibility

Regular Supervision and Peer Support

Learning Opportunities

Career Prospects

Qualifications

• Experience in a caring role is valued but not essential.
• Must identify with the company's values of fun, integrity, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care and meal assistance.
• Encourage participation in social activities.
• Maintain care records and promote dignity and respect.

Skills

Caring and Compassionate

Communication

Understanding of Health Needs

Ability to Handle Challenging Situations

Teamwork

Education

Relevant Experience in Care

Care Qualifications (not essential)

Job description

Position:Health Care Assistant
Care home: Hylton Grange
Location: 1 Poole Road, Sunderland, SR4 0HG
Contract type:Various hours available part time or full time
Rate:£12.21 per hour

Are you a caring, compassionate and cheerful person with lots to give? Join us as our new Health Care Assistant at Hylton Grangecare home in Sunderland.

As a Health Care Assistant, you’ll support adults living with complex care needs 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

Hylton Grange is part of Exemplar Health Care, a leading provider of nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs.

Hylton Grange supports 30 adults living with complex mental health needs and neuro-disabilities including Huntington’s disease and Parkinson’s disease across three units.

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 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

completing and maintaining care records.

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.

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

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.

Hylton Grange is a five minute drive from the A19.

On the A19, take the A183 exit towards Chester le Street / Sunderland.

If you're travelling north on the A19, take the third exit on the roundabout onto Chester Road/A183.

If you're travelling south on the A19, take the first exit on the roundaboutonto Chester Road/A183.

At the first roundabout, take the first exit onto Hylton Road and go through another roundabout. Turn left onto St Luke's Road. Then, turn right onto Fordfield Road.

Hylton Grange is on the corner of Poole Road and Fordfield Road, opposite Blackie Park.

There are limited parking spaces in the home’s car park. Street parking is available alongPoole Road and Fordfield Road.

Public transport to Hylton Grange

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

Fordfield Road-Polebrook Roadbus stop, which is accessed by bus10.

Fordfield Road bus stop,which is accessed by bus 10.

There's also a train station in the area.

Sunderland - 2.6 miles away(10 minute drive).