£12.81 per hour on completion of Exemplar Care Certificate
Position: Health Care Assistant
Care home:Meadowcroft
Location:Sutton-in-Ashfield,NG17 4BR
Contract type: 42hrs per week, weekends and flexibility required
Rate:£12.81per hour on completion of Exemplar Care Certificate
Care home CQC rating:Good
Are you a caring, compassionate and cheerful person with lots to give? Join us as our new Health Care Assistant (also known as Support Workers) atMeadowcroft care home in Sutton-in-Ashfield.
As a Health Care Assistant, you’ll support adults living with complex mental health needs to live their best lives.
This role will give you a tremendous sense of achievement and pride – you’ll be making a real difference each and every day.
About Exemplar Health Care
Meadowcroft is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country’s leading nursing care providers.
We support adults living with complex mental health needs.
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 Health Care Assistants support people to live their best lives, whatever that looks like to them.
No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
encouraging and engaging people in learning and developing their daily living skills and independence
recognising when people are unwell and providing the appropriate support
supporting people with their personal care such as getting washed, having a shower and getting dressed
assisting people at meal times
supporting people with their health and wellbeing needs
encouraging people to take part in social activities, both inside and outside the home
promoting choice, dignity, independence and respect at all times
filling in care records.
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:
We value relevant experience and qualifications, but they aren’t essential for this role.
Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our Exemplar Health Care 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.
You’ll put people at the heart of everything you do.
If you haven’t worked in the care sector before, we’ll help you feel right at home from the start with our induction, buddy and ongoing training programmes.
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? We’d love to hear from you. Click the button to ‘APPLY NOW’.
For an informal chat about joining us, call us on 01977 630830 or email pod8@exemplarhc.com.
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.
About Exemplar Health Care
Exemplar Health Care operates over 50 care homes across the UK and is the nation’s leading provider of complex care.
Our commitment to quality is reflected in our homes, where the percentage of 'Good' and 'Outstanding' CQC ratings far exceeds the national average.
Unlike other providers, our staffing levels are based on individual need.This means you’ll have more time to provide truly person-centered care, making a real difference in the lives of those you support.
What's happening at Exemplar Health Care
Ahead of this years football tournament we're throwing it back to last July
Can our reigning champions Moorgreen Colts FC defend their title? Join us this Sunday to find out
Hosted by Yarningdale - Exemplar Health Care, 10 teams will be going head to head, all in the name of charity!
Saturday 13 July 2025
11.00-14.00
The Robert Martin Sports Ground, Birnam Park, NG16 2DE
See you there!
Celebrating three generations of care at Dearnevale!
Meet Diane, daughters Zoe and Jade, and granddaughter Sophie
Three generations who found their calling in care
Read their story http://bit.ly/44fFxyH
Dearnevale - Exemplar Health Care
Celebrating the big 8-0!
Birthday wishes to Muriel from Yarningdale
To make her birthday week extra special, Muriel visited Carsington Water - a place she has really wanted to see
And the weather was perfect for it too!
Sunshine, smiles, and plenty of splashes ️
We turned up the fun this week with our very own slip n slide in the garden at Willowbeck
A plastic sheet, some rubber rings, and a whole lot of laughter made for the perfect summer afternoon ????
Willowbeck - Exemplar Health Care
Ted spent many happy years travelling with his wife in their caravan, so when the chance came to reconnect with those memories, we were over the moon to support him
We accompanied Ted's visit to a nearby caravan site, where he met up with his family and, of course, Rupert the caravan!
It was a wonderful day full of smiles
Supporting people to enjoy meaningful day trips like this is what working at Exemplar Health Care is all about - because everyone deserves the chance to stay connected to the things they love.
If you'd like to join our team, check out our online job search https://bit.ly/2xGXcCR
Dearnevale is bursting with Pride!
The team at Dearnevale threw a colourful Pride Month garden party - and what a celebration it was!
Residents, families and friends came together for an afternoon filled with fun competitions, live music from a fantastic local singer, and lots of dancing
One resident shared: “This is the first time I’ve felt fully accepted and supported, not just around my disability, but in being my authentic self.
“Celebrating Pride at Dearnevale has been an amazing experience. I’ve loved learning about the meaning and being part of the celebrations. I played a big role in planning the event, so it’s great to see everything come together.”
Happy Pride Month! ️
Dearnevale - Exemplar Health Care
Lighting up the senses at Creative Space
The team at Ribble View recently visited the multi-sensory centre in Preston - and had a brilliant time exploring everything it had to offer
From calming lights and immersive sound, to interactive spaces like the ball pool, it was a fun, stimulating day that offered something for everyone
Ribble View - Exemplar Health Care
A day at the races and two winners to take home!
Chip recently said he fancied a day at the races - so with support from the team, that’s exactly what he did!
He headed to Doncaster Racecourse to enjoy the thrill of live racing, and picked two winners along the way
We're proud to support people to live life their way - whether that’s trying something new or getting out and about in the community
Willowbeck - Exemplar Health 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
From care homes to central support services, everyone plays a vital role. Hear from colleagues across various roles about what it’s like to work with us.
Meadowcroft is a short drive from the M1.
If you're travelling south on the M1, at junction 28, take the A38 exit to Derby/A615.
At Pinxton Interchange, take the first exit onto Alfreton Road/A38.
Follow the A38 until you reach Coxmoor Road and turn left.
Turn right onto Kingfisher Way and Meadowcroft is on your left.
There are limited parking spaces in the home’s car park. Street parking is available along Kingfisher Way.
Public transport to Meadowcroft
The home is a short walk from several bus stops.
Brookdale Road bus stop (stop ID: 3300AS0781), which is accessed by bus 103.
Charles Street bus stop (stop ID: 3300AS0780), which is accessed by bus 103.
There's also a train station in the local area.
Sutton Parkway - 1.9 miles away (30 minute walk).
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