£12.21 per hour (£12.31 per hour on completion of Exemplar care certificate)
Position:Health Care Assistant
Care home: Hylton Grange
Location: 1 Poole Road, Sunderland, SR4 0HG
Contract type:Permanent full time or part time, various shifts available
Rate:£12.21 per hour (£12.31 per hour on completion of Exemplar care certificate)
Are you a caring, compassionate and cheerful person with lots to give? Join us as our new Health Care Assistant at Hylton Grangecare home in Sunderland.
As a Health Care Assistant, you’ll support adults living with complex care 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.
And, you can be proud to work for one of the country’s leading providers. The number of our homes rated ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ far exceeds the national average.
About Exemplar Health Care
Hylton Grange is part of Exemplar Health Care, a leading provider of nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs.
Hylton Grange supports 30 adults living with complex mental health needs and neuro-disabilities including Huntington’s disease and Parkinson’s disease across three units.
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:
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
completing and maintaining care records.
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:
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 POD2@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
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But that's not all - she’s also the home's Activity Volunteer and Charity Champion, bringing new ideas and a real sense of purpose to daily life
We love seeing people thrive in meaningful roles, build their confidence, and play an active part in home life Caroline, you're amazing!
Woolston House - Exemplar Health Care
Match day magic for Adam
Adam's been cheering on Manchester United for as long as he can remember, and last week he saw his beloved Red Devils live
He must have been their lucky charm as they won!
It's days like these that really hit the back of the net for us
Rae celebrated her 60th in style with her very own Flamingo Fest ????
From the decorations to the playlist, everything was tailored to Rae and what she loves most
And while we couldn’t get a real flamingo to the party, we did the next best thing - we adopted one in her name as a special birthday gift
.... because everyone deserves to feel special on their special day
Meadowcroft - Exemplar Health Care
One of our lovely residents from Maypole Grove - Exemplar Health Care, Lynne, had the thrill of visiting St Andrew's stadium to watch Birmingham City FC in action
The sun was shining but even better, they beat Nottingham Forest in their pre-season friendly
The atmosphere was electric and spirits were sky-high as we gear up for the new season. Here's to making more unforgettable memories like this
On this International Friendship Day, let’s celebrate the amazing friendship between our two Christophers
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With a cuppa in their hand, they share laughter and memories every day
A beautiful moment for Nev and Kay
After nearly three years, Nev enjoyed his first proper trip out - a pub date with his lovely wife, Kay
With a little extra help from our team, they shared a special moment together… and a well-earned drink too!
This is what our care's all about - helping people stay close to those they love, and keep enjoying the moments that matter most
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years. That’s how long it had been since Sheila last went to the cinema
A few weeks ago, the Adswood Lodge team had the pleasure of supporting her to go again - this time to see Lilo & Stitch
It’s never too late for a first time (again) ... especially when it involves a Disney film and a tub of popcorn
Adswood Lodge - Exemplar Health Care
Splashes of fun at Willowbeck! ️
Last week, the sun came out - and so did the water pistols
Everyone had a blast soaking up the sunshine ... and each other
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real difference, and occasionally get soaked in the name of fun…
Come work with us https://bit.ly/EHCcareers
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.
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