Health Care Assistant

Job description

Health Care AssistantTyne Grange, Newcastle upon Tyne

PositionHealth Care Assistant

Care homeTyne Grange

LocationNewcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8RR

Contract typePart time or full time permanent

Rate£12.21 per hour (£12.31 on completion of Exemplar Care Certificate)

Care home CQC ratingOutstanding

About Exemplar Health CareTyne Grange 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 acquired brain injuries, complex mental health needs and neuro-disabilities, including those who display behaviours of concern. 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 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.

About YouAbove all, you're someone who identifies with our Exemplar Health Care values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork. You're also...

experienced, with more than 6 months previous experience in a care role

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. Experience is essential for this role, and we'll help you feel right at home from the start with our induction, buddy and ongoing training programmes.

What We Offer

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 ApplySound 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 POD2@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.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newcastle upon Tyne

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English