Health Care Assistant
Otterburn, Birmingham
Position: Health Care Assistant Care Home: Otterburn Location: Birmingham (B14 6QX) Contract type: Full time and part time hours available Shifts Available: Rota shifts (days and nights) Rate: Up to £9.88 ph dependent on experience +£500 welcome bonus CQC Rating: Good (26-Apr-19) 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 35 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 Otterburn: Otterburn supports 30 adults living with complex mental health needs, neuro-disabilities and physical disabilities. The home has three ten-bed units, which gives it a homely and welcoming feel. Otterburn is rated ‘Good’ with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 on carehome.co.uk. Otterburn's latest CQC report can be found here: https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-168465808 To take a virtual tour of Otterburn click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3Zx9YaUlaw 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:
To learn more about being a Health Care Assistant with Exemplar Health Care click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhTunNYaDrA About You: As a Health Care Assistant, you’ll provide person-centred care to support our service users to maximise their independence and live their best life.
About Your Career: At Exemplar Health Care, we’re committed to investing in our colleagues. We recognise talent and promote from within. As a Health 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:
As a Health Care Assistant, you can progress into a range of roles including:
About Your Benefits*:
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:
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: If this role sounds like a good match for you, please contact our Recruitment Team on 01977 630 830 for an informal chat or alternatively email: Pod4@ExemplarHC.com *T&Cs apply |

Colleague stories
“There are many career opportunities at Exemplar Health Care and the support that I’ve received has been amazing. Everyone at Exemplar Health Care is committed to not only our residents, but each other. I am proud to be part of the Exemplar family.”
Nurse – Exemplar Health Care
Rewarding your dedication
Whether it’s RCNi membership or NMC Pin payment for nurses, or lifestyle and retail discounts for everyone, we’re always thinking about new ways of saying ‘thank you’ for being part of our team.

Lifestyle and retail discounts - all colleagues can access great savings and monthly discounts on high street shops, restaurants, pubs and holidays, as well as 2-for-1 cinema tickets.

Employee Assistance Programme - all colleagues can access 24/7 counselling and support through our wellbeing partner, Care First.

Pension plan – after 3 months, you’ll be auto-enrolled into our pension scheme with NOW pensions, where you’ll have up to 5% of your earnings (depending on your salary) put into the pension and we’ll contribute an additional 3%.

Paid DBS check – we’ll pay for all new starters to have a DBS check, so you don’t need to cover the cost.

Referral bonus – if you recommend a friend for a care role with us, you’ll both receive £150, and you can refer as many people as you like.

Career development opportunities - there are lots of opportunities to develop your skills and progress in your career at Exemplar Health Care, if you wish. Find out more.
Pro-rated for part-time colleagues and subject to qualifying conditions.
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