Senior Care Assistant

Senior Care AssistantSubmit your CV and any additional required information after you have read this description by clicking on the application button.When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.Position :Senior Health Care AssistantCare home : Kingfisher ViewLocation : Castleford, WF10 2PYContract type : Full Time, 42 hours per weekRate :13.77per hourCare home CQC rating : GoodIf 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 Kingfisher View care home in Castleford.About Exemplar Health CareKingfisher View is part of Exemplar Health Care, a leading provider of nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs.The home has single and dual occupancy apartments that support 16 adults living with complex mental health needs, acquired brain injuries and dementia.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 roleOur 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 careassisting people at meal timesunderstanding individual health and wellbeing needsencouraging and supporting people to take part in social activities, both in and out of the homepromoting choice, dignity, independence and respectleading, motivating and supporting a team of care colleaguesensuring 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.Download our job description to read more:https://brochures.exemplarhc.com/view/1029889597/About youAbove all, youre someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.Youre also:caring, kind, understanding and calmable to deal with, and defuse, challenging situationsenergetic and outgoing, with a positive, can-do attitudea great listener and communicator, able to build trust and rapport with peoplecomfortable working on your own initiativebut you know when to escalatea 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 offerWe offer great rewards and perks including:regular supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospectsaccess to wages before paydayretail and lifestyle discountsfree DBS check24/7 counselling and supportBlue Light Card eligibility.How to applySound 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.TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-10-12