Senior Health Care Assistant

Job description

Senior Health Care Assistant Location: Irwell Street, Bury, BL9 0HE.Contract: 24 to 48 hours per week, 12 hour shifts (days and nights).Rate: Up to £13.27 per hour.

Responsibilities

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

leading, motivating and supporting a team of care colleagues

ensuring that care documentation is completed to a high standard

About you

Above all, you're someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.

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, able to build trust and rapport with people

Comfortable working on your own initiative – but you know when to upgrade

A motivating team leader

QualificationsRelevant experience as a Health Care Assistant, a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care, plus Maths and English at GCSE Grade C or above (or relevant functional skills qualification).

Benefits

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

Legal statementsApplicants must be authorised to work in the UK. Sponsorship will not be offered.

We will never ask for payment for job opportunities. If you are asked for money for a Certificate of Sponsorship while claiming to represent us, contact recruitment@exemplarhc.com.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bury St Edmunds

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

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