About this job
Care home
Wheldale Heights
Wheldon Road
Wheldon Road
Castleford
WF10 2PY
Region
Salary
£12.82 per hour
Type
Bank
Position: Bank Care Assistant
Care home: Wheldale Heights
Location: Castleford, WF10 2PY
Contract type: Bank
Rate: £12.82 per hour
Recruiting for Care Assistants!
We are holding a Recruitment Open day on Wednesday 27th November at our Kingfisher View Care Home in Castleford – Wheldon Road, WF10 2PY
You can pop in anytime during the day between 10am - 4pm.
Come along to our recruitment open day to learn more about our service users and chat to the team.
Applications available on the day. Please bring photo ID and proof of address with you.
We are unable to offer sponsorship at this event.
Are you a caring, compassionate and cheerful person with lots to give? Join us as our new Health Care Assistant at Wheldale Heights care home in Castleford.
As a Health Care Assistant, you’ll support adults living with complex care needs to live their best lives.
This role will give you a tremendous sense of achievement and pride – you’ll be making a real difference each and every day.
And, you can be proud to work for one of the country’s leading providers. The number of our homes rated ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ far exceeds the national average.
About Exemplar Health Care
Wheldale Heights 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 and neuro-disabilities, including Huntington's disease and Parkinson's disease.
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 Health Care Assistants support people to live their best lives, whatever that looks like to them.
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
completing and maintaining care records.
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/1029766837/
About you
We value relevant experience and qualifications, but they aren’t essential for this role.
Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our Exemplar Health Care 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.
You’ll put people at the heart of everything you do.
If you haven’t worked in the care sector before, we’ll help you feel right at home from the start with our induction, buddy and ongoing training programmes.
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 Pod5@exemplarhc.com
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 operates over 50 care homes across the UK and is the nation’s leading provider of complex care.
Our commitment to quality is reflected in our homes, where the percentage of 'Good' and 'Outstanding' CQC ratings far exceeds the national average.
Unlike other providers, our staffing levels are based on individual need. This means you’ll have more time to provide truly person-centered care, making a real difference in the lives of those you support.
Our care
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.
Career development
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.
Colleague wellbeing
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.
Colleague stories
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.
Getting to Wheldale Heights
Directions to Wheldale Heights
Wheldale Heights is a short drive from the A1, A1(M) and other major roads including A656.
The home is based on a site with three other Exemplar Health Care homes.
When you arrive on the site, Wheldale Heights is on the left.
There are limited parking spaces in the home's car park.
Public transport to Wheldale Heights
The home is a short walk from several bus stops.
Wheldon Road Fryston Road bus stop (stop ID:45013341), which is accessed by bus 158
Wheldon Road Silkstone bus stop (stop ID: 45026339), which is accessed by bus 158.
There are no train stations within walking distance of the home. The nearest station is approximately a seven minute drive or 45 minute walk.
Castleford train station - 1.9 miles away.