At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead care teams, support residents' daily lives, and promote dignity and independence.
- Company: Join Exemplar Health Care, a leading provider of specialist nursing care.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, career development, access to wages before payday, and retail discounts.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with excellent support and growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a new team making a real difference in residents' lives.
- Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care and relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 13.27 - 13.27 £ per hour.
Care home: Tees Grange
Location: Norton, Stockton-on-Tees, TS20 2PH
Contract type: 42hrs per week, days and nights available
Rate: £13.27 per hour
About Exemplar Health Care
Opened in June 2023, Tees Grange is part of Exemplar Health Care, a leading provider of specialist nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs. This is an incredibly exciting time to join a brand new, growing team, and be a part of shaping the home in its first year. We support adults living with complex mental health needs and neuro-disabilities, including Huntington's disease and Parkinson's disease. 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 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.
About You
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 elevate
- a motivating team leader
Qualifications
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).
Benefits and Rewards
- 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
Senior Health Care Assistant in Spennymoor employer: Exemplar Health Care
Exemplar Health Care is an outstanding employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for Night Shift Registered Nurses at Scotia Heights in Stoke-on-Trent. With a strong focus on professional development, employees benefit from excellent training opportunities and a commitment to career advancement, all while making a meaningful impact on the lives of adults with complex needs. The company fosters a collaborative work culture that values teamwork and compassion, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered.
