Senior Health Care Assistant

Exemplar Health Care; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Senior Health Care Assistant to lead a care team delivering high-quality support for individuals with complex needs. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care, strong leadership skills, and a caring attitude. This role offers competitive hourly pay and opportunities for personal development in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Regular supervision and peer support

Access to wages before payday

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Free DBS check

24/7 counselling support

Blue Light Card eligibility

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in health care role.
• Qualifications to support individuals with complex needs.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care.
• Assist people at meal times.
• Promote choice, dignity, independence, and respect.

Skills

Caring

Effective communication

Team leadership

Ability to handle challenging situations

Understanding of health and wellbeing needs

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care

GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above

Job description

Position:Senior Health Care Assistant
Care home: Tyne Grange
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8RR
Contract type:Permanent - 42 hours per week
Rate:£12.77 per hour
Care home CQC rating: Outstanding

If you’re an experienced Health Care Assistant looking to take your next career step, we have the role for you.

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.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference every day. Join us as our new Senior Health Care Assistant at Tyne Grange care home in Newcastle upon Tyne.

About Exemplar Health Care

Tyne Grange 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 acquired brain injuries, complex mental health needs and neuro-disabilities, including those who display behaviours of concern.

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.

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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
• 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? 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 [e-mail]

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 began as a healthcare consultancy and training firm. But we soon saw a gap in the sector: a lack of care homes for younger adults living with complex needs.

That insight shaped the mission we still live by today - to transform complex care and provide fulfilling opportunities for the people who need it most.

We’re now proud to have more than 60 care homes across England, providing nursing care for adults living with dementia, neuro-disabilities, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities.

Whoever you are, and whatever experience you bring, there are lots of ways you can help us make every day better for the people we support.

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.

Induction

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.

Rewards and benefits

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.

Tyne Grange is a short drive from the A1 and other major roads including the A189.

Tyne Grange is situated opposite Paignton Avenue, just off Westgate Road.

There are limited parking spaces in the home’s car park. Street parking is available along Grainger Park Road.

Public transport to Tyne Grange

The home is a short walk from several bus stops.

Westgate Walk-In Centre bus stop (stop ID: twrdadtm), which is accessed by various bus routes.

Newcastle CAV Campus bus stop (stop ID: twrdadtg), which is accessed by various bus routes.

Newcastle train station is 1.9 miles away, which is a 30 minute walk or 10 minute drive.