Senior Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Rotherham is seeking a Senior Health Care Assistant to lead a team and support residents with daily activities. The role involves encouraging social participation, assisting with personal hygiene, and maintaining care records. Applicants must possess a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care along with GCSE Maths and English. This full-time position offers competitive pay, a supportive work environment, and various employee perks to enhance growth and development.

Benefits

Access to wages before payday

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Free DBS check

24/7 counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a similar role is necessary.
• Ability to lead and support a team effectively.
• Understanding of individual health and wellbeing needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of care colleagues.
• Encourage residents to participate in social activities.
• Assist residents with personal hygiene and meal times.
• Complete and maintain care records.

Skills

Leadership

Team support

Communication

Understanding challenging situations

Kindness

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care

Maths and English at GCSE Grade C or above

Job description

Position:Senior Health Care Assistant
Care home:Lonnen Grove
Location:Kimberworth, Rotherham
Contract type:Full time, 42 Hours per week, must be flexible
Rate:£12.77
Care home CQC rating:Rated ‘Good’ by CQC

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

Our SeniorHealth 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 Lonnen Grove learning disability service in Rotherham.

About Exemplar Health Care

Lonnen Grove is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country’s leading nursing care providers.

We support six adults living with a learning disability and/or autism spectrum disorder.

Daily life at Lonnen Grove is all about choice. Everything we do is personalised to the individuals we support.

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:

leading, motivating and supporting a team of care colleagues

supporting people to take part in social activities, both in and out of the home

encouraging people to maximise their independence and build everyday living skills

supporting people to access the local community

assisting people with their personal hygiene

assisting people at meal times, including with cooking

understanding individual health and wellbeing needs

promoting choice, dignity, independence and respect

completing and maintaining care records .

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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.

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.

Lonnen Grove is short drive from junctions 33, 34, and 35 of the M1, and other major roads including the A6178 and A630.

On Kimberworth Road, take the entrance to Reach Ferham and Ferham Clinic.

Drive past Reach Ferham and Lonnen Grove is on the left.

There are limited parking spaces in the home’s car park. Street parking is available in the surrounding area.

Please do not park in Ferham Clinic car park.

Public transport to Lonnen Grove

The home’s a short walk from several bus stops.

Ferham Road/Devonshire Street bus stop (stop ID: 37035320), which is accessed by buses 136, 137, and 138.

Ferham Road/Kimberworth Road bus stop (stop ID:37030179), which is accessed by buses 114, 136, 137, and 138 towards Rotherham city centre.

There's also a train station in the local area.

Rotherham Central - 0.9 miles away (20 minute walk).