Senior Healthcare Assistant
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Care home : Ribble View Location : Preston, PR1 4UD Contract type :42 (including weekends) (4 x 12 hour nights/days and 3 x 12 hour nights/days) Rate :£13.77 per hour Care home CQC rating : Good
If youre an experienced Health Care Assistant looking to take your next career step, we have the role for you.
Our SeniorHealth Care Assistantswork 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 Ribble View care home in Preston.
About Exemplar Health Care Ribble View 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 complex mental health needs, neuro-disabilities and physical disabilities. The home is also registered to support adults with learning disabilities, where its the right fit.
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.
About you Above all, youre someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.
Youre 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.
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).
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? Wed love to hear from you. Click the button to APPLY NOW.
Please note, applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. Were unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
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