Care Assistant

Care Assistant Stoke-on-Trent, England

Exemplar Health Care Services Limited
Full Time Stoke-on-Trent, England 10.92 - 11.27 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

Position: Care Assistant
Care Home: Scotia Heights
Location: Stoke-on-Trent (ST6 4HA)
Contract type: Full time and part time hours available
Shifts Available: Days 8am-8pm (incl. weekends)
Rate: £10.92 - £11.27 dependent on experience
CQC Rating: Good (11-Jan-22)

About Exemplar Health Care:

We have over 20 years of experience providing exceptional specialist nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs. We started our journey as a training company, and have grown into one of the country’s leading providers of adult specialist care, with over 40 complex needs care homes in England.

Our vision is that adults living with complex needs can access outstanding specialist care and support, in a community-based home that’s close to their family and friends, and that focuses on their personal goals and outcomes. Our person-centred care is the bedrock for maximising independence, building everyday living skills and empowering people to live as fulfilled lives as possible.

Our mission is to make every day better for the people we support and our colleagues. We’re proud of the culture that we’ve created at Exemplar Health Care, which is underpinned by our vision, mission and values.

About Scotia Heights:

Scotia Heights supports 60 adults living with complex mental health needs, dementia and physical disabilities.

The home has six ten-bed units, which gives it a homely and welcoming feel.

Scotia Heights is rated ‘Good’ with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 on carehome.co.uk.

Last year, the home’s Clinical Nurse Manager won ‘The Good Nurse Award’ at the Great British Care Awards.

Scotia Heights's latest CQC report can be found here: https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-116138245

To take a virtual tour of Scotia Heights click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEW4ii6bbMw

About the Role:

Your role will involve supporting people with all aspects of their day-to-day living, which may include taking up new hobbies, meeting friends, getting involved in social activities, going to the gym or looking their best!

Your day-to-day duties will include:

  • Providing personal care such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and on occasion, assisting with meal times

  • Promote independence, dignity, respect and choice across service users

  • Support social and recreational activities; both in and out the home individually, or as part of a group

  • Maintain care records; recording observations, activities and assessments

  • On occasion, welcome and train new members of your care team


  • To learn more about being a Care Assistant with Exemplar Health Care click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhTunNYaDrA

    About You:

    As a Care Assistant, you’ll provide person-centred care to support our service users to maximise their independence and live their best life.

  • You will provide warmth, enthusiasm and compassion when providing care

  • As with all our employees, you will be expected to work within our staff values and use these at all times by being an effective communicator and being passionate about your work

  • Most importantly you are motivated by helping every individual, whether colleague or service user, to realise their full potential and be treated with dignity and respect


  • About Your Career:

    At Exemplar Health Care, we’re committed to investing in our colleagues. We recognise talent and promote from within.

    As a Care Assistant, there are lots of opportunities to do continuing professional development and progress in your career if you wish.

    We offer a range of in-house and external training programmes, including:

  • A bespoke induction including the Care Certificate

  • Mandatory and statutory training (MAST) to refresh your skills

  • Apprenticeships and higher apprenticeships

  • ABC of Caring training programme


  • As a Care Assistant, you can progress into a range of roles including:

  • Senior Care Assistant

  • Central Services role


  • About Your Benefits*:

  • Paid DBS check

  • Lifestyle and retail discounts at over 250 high street retailers via our ELMS portal

  • Award winning 24/7 employee counselling and support service

  • Exceptional development opportunities including CPD Certificated programmes

  • FastPAYE – access your wage for additional hours worked before payday

  • Blue Light Card access

  • Company Shop membership

  • Free uniform


  • About Our Values:

    Our values underpin everything that we do and ensure that we continue to make every day better for our service users and colleagues. We look for these values in everyone who works with Exemplar Health Care:

  • Fun

  • Integrity

  • Responsive

  • Success

  • Teamwork


  • Read more about our values here - https://www.exemplarhc.com/careers/our-values

    Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

    At Exemplar Health Care you will work in an inclusive environment in which we champion diversity. We understand the importance of our workforce representing the communities and populations we serve. We provide a work place where you are encouraged to be yourself whilst offering our colleagues and our service users support, care and a place of belonging.

    How to Apply:

    f this role sounds like a good match for you, please apply online. If you have any specific questions please call us for an informal chat on 01977630830. Please note we only accept applications from U.K based applicants

  • T&Cs apply
  • Care Assistant
    Exemplar Health Care Services Limited

    https://www.exemplarhc.com
    Rotherham, United Kingdom
    Steve Melton
    $5 to $25 million (USD)
    1001 to 5000 Employees
    Company - Private
    Healthcare Services & Hospitals
    1999
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