Senior Health Care Assistant

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., 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 to achieve their personal goals and be in control of their day to day lives
enabling people to access their hobbies and interests and be part of their local community
supporting people with their personal care
assisting people at meal times by promoting choice and involvement in all aspects of meal preparation
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.

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
energetic and outgoing, with a positive, can-do attitude
a great listener and communicator, able to build trust and rapport with people
adaptable
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).

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference every day. Join us as our new Senior Health Care Assistant at The Lodge learning disability service in Swallownest.

About Exemplar Health Care
The Lodge is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country's leading nursing care providers.

We support six adults with severe or profound and multiple learning disabilities.

With this small group living, we provide a homely environment for the people we support.

With us, you'll be mindful that you're working in people's home and understand that every day is led by what the people living at The Lodge want to do. Flexibility and adaptability is a must.

As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.

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.