Senior Care Assistant

Position: Senior Care Assistant
Care Home: Adswood Lodge
Location: Stockton (SK3)
Contract type: Full time and part time hours available
Shifts Available: Various, must be flexible for day and night shifts, 12 hour shifts
Rate: £11.48 ph

About Exemplar Health Care:

We have over 20 years of experience providing exceptional specialist nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs. We started our journey as a training company, and have grown into one of the country’s leading providers of adult specialist care, with over 40 complex needs care homes in England.

Our vision is that adults living with complex needs can access outstanding specialist care and support, in a community-based home that’s close to their family and friends, and that focuses on their personal goals and outcomes. Our person-centred care is the bedrock for maximising independence, building everyday living skills and empowering people to live as fulfilled lives as possible.

Our mission is to make every day better for the people we support and our colleagues. We’re proud of the culture that we’ve created at Exemplar Health Care, which is underpinned by our vision, mission and values.

About Adswood Lodge:

Adswood Lodge is a specialist care service that supports people living with complex and high acuity needs. The home will have three units which specialise in supporting adults with complex mental health needs, neuro disabilities and physical disabilities.

This is an incredibly exciting time to join a brand new team. You will be part of the journey from the very beginning, giving you a real opportunity to make your mark.

About the Role:

The Senior Health Care Assistant will assist the Registered Nurse and wider care team in the assessment and delivery of individualised, personalised care. You will be expected to lead a team of care colleagues and learners.

The Senior Health Care Assistant will contribute to ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for quality and safety and meets CQC expectations.

You will be expected to demonstrate a good range of communication skills, displaying respect, dignity and compassion.

To learn more about being a Senior Health Care Assistant with Exemplar Health Care click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhTunNYaDrA

About You:

As a Senior Care Assistant, you’ll provide person-centred care to support our service users to maximise their independence and live their best life.

• You will hold a Level 3 (or equiv.) qualification in healthcare
• You will provide warmth, enthusiasm and compassion when providing care
• As with all our employees, you will be expected to work within our staff values and use these at all times by being an effective communicator and being passionate about your work
• Most importantly you are motivated by helping every individual, whether colleague or service user, to realise their full potential and be treated with dignity and respect
• You will be expected to demonstrate a good range of communication skills, displaying respect, dignity and compassion
• As a more experienced member of the team you'll be able to motivate and lead others by being a positive role model and leading by example

About Your Career:

At Exemplar Health Care, we’re committed to investing in our colleagues. We recognise talent and promote from within.

As a Senior Care Assistant, there are lots of opportunities to do continuing professional development and progress in your career if you wish.

We offer a range of in-house and external training programmes, including:

• A bespoke induction including the Care Certificate
• Mandatory and statutory training (MAST) to refresh your skills
• Apprenticeships and higher apprenticeships including the Trainee Nursing Associate programme
• ABC of Caring training programme

About Your Benefits*:

• Paid DBS check
• Lifestyle and retail discounts at over 250 high street retailers via our ELMS portal
• Award winning 24/7 employee counselling and support service
• Exceptional development opportunities including CPD Certificated programmes
• FastPAYE – access your wage for additional hours worked before payday
• Blue Light Card access
• Company Shop membership
• Free uniform