Working as a Health Care Assistant is one of the most rewarding jobs you can do. You’ll make a real difference each and every day through the outstanding care you provide.
If you’re caring and compassionate, and are looking to make a difference, this is the role for you!
What does a Health Care Assistant do?
As a Health Care Assistant, you'll support 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!
No two days will ever be the same, but your 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. This gives you more time to spend with the people you support.
What skills and qualifications do I need to work as a Health Care Assistant?
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.
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 support and ongoing training programmes.
What training can I do as a Health Care Assistant?
There are lots of opportunities to learn and develop in your career as a Health Care Assistant, if you wish.
When you start with us, you’ll do a company induction which covers basic training such as health and safety and first aid. If you’re new to care, you’ll complete the Care Certificate.
After that, you’ll do a role specific induction in your home with the support of a buddy.
You can also benefit from:
Leaders 1: Aspire in-house training programme
apprenticeships and higher apprenticeships
clinical skills training
formal qualifications such as a Diploma in Health and Social Care
vocational qualifications such as dementia care and team leading.
The benefits of being a Health Care Assistant
Working as a Health Care Assistant with Exemplar Health Care has many benefits.
As well as being rewarding and satisfying, our roles offer stable and secure employment with lots of opportunities to develop.
Career development
Our sector-leading learning and development opportunities give you the skills and support to excel in your role and take your career to the next level.
As a Health Care Assistant, you could move into roles such as:
Senior Health Care Assistant
Care Practitioner
Nurse Associate
Central Services including recruitment and training.
Colleague wellbeing
We provide a safe and supportive environment, and health and wellbeing support, to ensure you're happy and healthy at work.
Rewards and benefits
There are plenty of rewards and benefits of working with Exemplar Health Care, from lifestyle and retail discounts, to free counselling sessions, access to wages early and NMC PIN payments from Nurses.
Explore over 50 care homes across England, supporting adults living with complex needs.
Join over 100 ICBs and local authorities in choosing Exemplar Health Care for complex care placements.
Discover rewarding careers in care with stable roles and plenty of opportunities to grow.
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