Senior Health Care Assistant - Nights

Senior Health Care Assistant - Nights

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Position : Senior Health Care Assistant

Care home : Laurel Place

Location : Gudmensen Avenue, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RG

Contract type : Full time nights 8pm - 8am - 12 hours shifts

Rate : £13.52 per hour

This is a newly opened home

If youre an experienced Health Care Assistant looking to take your next career step, we have the role for you.

Our SeniorHealth Care Assistantswork 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. Youllhave 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 countrys leading nursing care providers.

Laurel Place supports 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 when compared to other care providers, giving you more time to spend with the people you support.

Download our job description to read more :

https : / / brochures.exemplarhc.com / view / 1029889597 /

About you

Above all, youre someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.

Youre 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? Wed love to hear from you. Click the button to APPLY NOW.

Please note, applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. Were unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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