Around 100 new care jobs have been created at a home for adults with complex needs which is due to open in Lepton in January 2025.

Exemplar Health Care has taken over the former Valley View care home in Wakefield Road with renovation work set for completion in December.

With the countdown on to the opening of Lepton Heights, the company is now looking to recruit staff including registered nurses, nurse unit managers and many other care and support roles. Extensive training and continuous learning is offered to successful candidates.

Once open, Lepton Heights care home will support adults living with complex mental health needs, dementia, neuro-disabilities and physical disabilities, providing long-term community care for adults who would otherwise have a prolonged stay in hospital or other inappropriate settings.

The home will have 41 large bedrooms, each with an en-suite, split across four units. The home will also have communal dining and living spaces, sensory bathrooms, an activities hub, a therapy room and an accessible garden.

Helen Lawson, commissioning manager at Exemplar Health Care, said: “We are excited to open Lepton Heights in January next year, where we will provide state-of-the-art healthcare services to the Huddersfield community.

“To ensure we offer the best care possible, we are hiring for over 100 new roles that will begin in the coming weeks.

“We are looking for individuals who are compassionate and share Exemplar Health Care’s core values, including being responsive to the needs of the people we support, having integrity in everything they do, working well in a team, and bringing a sense of fun to their role.

“This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking a career change, as all new colleagues will receive comprehensive support through a tailored induction programme and ongoing development through our new Exemplar Healthcare Academy and Leadership Pathways.

“The organisation is passionate about giving people the skills and training needed to advance their careers, create the next generation of care leaders, and make sure the people living in our homes can live their best lives.

“There are so many training opportunities and ways that team members can take on champion roles within our home, that I truly believe this is the best place to build a career in care.

“Working in care allows you to have a profoundly positive impact on the lives of the people in our local community who need extra support to live well and make the most of every day. It is a highly rewarding job with clear career development and advancement opportunities.”

Full details on all the available jobs, as well as how to apply, can be found on the Exemplar Health Care careers website: https://www.exemplarhc.com/careers.

 

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