Care home: Laurel Place
Location: Gudmensen Avenue, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RG
Contract type: Full time and part time hours - 12 hours shifts
Rate: £12.00 per hour
This is a brand new home opening in January 2025.
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 our Nurse in Charge to lead a small Care Team in delivering high-quality care for the people we support.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand new team in a state-of-the-art, purpose-built home. You'll have the chance to really make your mark. 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. When open, Laurel Place will support adults living with acquired brain injuries, complex mental health needs, dementia, and physical disabilities.
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 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 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. 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, 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 us on 01977 630830 or email ******.
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 CareExemplar 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.
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