Senior Health Care Assistant

1 week ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Exemplar Health Care Services Limited Full time

Position:
Senior Health Care Assistant

Care home:
Tyne Grange

Location:
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8RR

Contract type:
Full Time hours

  • 12 hour shifts working every other weekend

Rate:
Up to £12.00 per hour depending on qualifications

Care home CQC rating:
Outstanding

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 Tyne Grange care home in Newcastle upon Tyne.

About Exemplar Health Care


Tyne Grange 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 acquired brain injuries, complex mental health needs and neuro-disabilities, including those who display behaviours of concern.


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.


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 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.

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.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay:
£12.00 per hour

Expected hours:
per week

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Experience:

- supervisory: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

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