Care home:Wytham Lodge
Location:Wytham Street, Padiham, Burnley, BB12 7DX
Contract type:Bank (0 hour contract)
Rate:£13.68
Are you a caring, compassionate and cheerful person with lots to give? Join us as our new Health Care Assistant at Wytham Lodge care home in Burnley.
As a Health Care Assistant, you’ll support adults living with complex care needs to live their best lives.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand new team, in a state of the art, purpose built home. You’ll have the chance to really make your mark.
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
Wytham Lodge is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country’s leading nursing care providers.
When open, Wytham Lodge will support adults living with acquired brain injuries, complex mental health needs, dementia 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 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, 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 pod6@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
Supercar dreams come true ️
Graham's ticked off a big wish - riding in not one, but THREE supercars!
He hit speeds of up to 120mph in a McLaren, Porsche, and BMW i8 - and loved every second
... even if the drive home was pretty boring in comparison
Yarningdale - Exemplar Health Care
Emil has always wanted to visit France
While we couldn’t quite get him there, we did the next best thing… we brought France to him!
With the sun shining, we celebrated in true French style with wine, beer, crepes, baguettes, croissants, and creme brulee!
There were plenty of laughs and friendly competition with a sack race, french boules, and our very own 'must dash' game ️
What a wonderful day, viva la France! ️
Yarningdale - 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
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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