Health Care Assistants

Senior Health Care Assistant - Nights Lakeview, Wigan Position : Senior Health Care Assistant Care home : LakeviewLocation : Leigh, WiganContract type : Full time - 42 hours per week. Nights only.Rate : £13.27 per hour 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 make a real difference every day. Join us as our new Senior Health Care Assistant at Lakeview care home in Wigan. About Exemplar Health Care Lakeview is part of Exemplar Health Care, a leading provider of nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs. We support adults living with complex mental health needs, dementia, neuro-disabilities including Huntington's disease, 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 careassisting people at meal timesunderstanding individual health and wellbeing needsencouraging and supporting people to take part in social activities, both in and out of the homepromoting choice, dignity, independence and respectleading, motivating and supporting a team of care colleaguesensuring 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. Download our job description to read more: 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 calmable to deal with, and defuse, challenging situationsenergetic and outgoing, with a positive, can-do attitudea great listener and communicator, able to build trust and rapport with peoplecomfortable working on your own initiative - but you know when to escalatea 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 prospectsaccess to wages before paydayretail and lifestyle discountsfree DBS check24/7 counselling and supportBlue 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 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. We will never ask for payment for job opportunities. Any website or individual requesting money for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) while claiming to represent us is not associated with our organisation. If you're asked for money in connection with a role, please contact . About Exemplar Health Care Exemplar Health Care began as a healthcare consultancy and training firm. But we soon saw a gap in the sector: a lack of care homes for younger adults living with complex needs. That insight shaped the mission we still live by today - to transform complex care and provide fulfilling opportunities for the people who need it most. We're now proud to have more than 60 care homes across England, providing nursing care for adults living with dementia, neuro-disabilities, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. Whoever you are, and whatever experience you bring, there are lots of ways you can help us make every day better for the people we support. Read about us Our 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.Read about our care Induction 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.See our induction programme Career development 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.Explore our learning Colleague wellbeing 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.Learn about our wellbeing initiatives Rewards and benefits 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.View our rewards Our roles From care homes to central support services, everyone plays a vital role. Read about the various jobs available and what it's like to work with us.Read about our roles Getting to Lakeview 121 Ena Crescent Leigh Wigan WN7 5ETGoogle MapsApple Maps Directions to Lakeview Lakeview is a short drive from the M62 via the M61 and M60. If you're travelling on the M61, follow signs for Preston and take the A58 exit to Wigan/Bolton. If you're travelling on the M60, take the East Lancashire Road exit. Lakeview is just off Edna Road, which you can access from A578 Wigan Road. There are limited parking spaces in the home's car park. Street parking is available along Edna Road and Ena Crescent. Public transport to Lakeview The home is a short walk from several bus stops.

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