Health Care Assistant
Exemplar Health Care
From £13.21 per hour
Oldham, Greater Manchester, M35 0AL, United Kingdom
Part time
The Breakroom Take
- People enjoy this job
- Proper training
About Exemplar Health Care
Exemplar Health Care run care homes. They provide nursing care to adults.
Job description from Exemplar Health Care
Care home: Walton Grove
Location: 1 Guido Street, Failsworth, Oldham, M35 0AL
Contract type: Full and part time hours available, days and nights.
Rate: £13.21 per hour
Are you a caring, compassionate and cheerful person with lots to give? Join us as our new Health Care Assistant at Walton Grove care home in Oldham.
As a Health Care Assistant, you'll support adults living with complex care needs to live their best lives.
About Exemplar Health Care
Walton Grove is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country's leading nursing care providers.
We support adults living with acquired brain injuries, complex mental health needs, dementia and physical disabilities.
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 role
Our 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 .
Download our job description to read more:
https://brochures.exemplarhc.com/view/1029766837/
About you
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.
You'll put people at the heart of everything you do.
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 and ongoing training programmes.
What we offer
We offer great rewards and perks including:
- 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 apply
Sound 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 pod6@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.
We will never ask for payment for job opportunities. Any website or individual requesting money for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) while claiming to represent us is not associated with our organisation. If you're asked for money in connection with a role, please contact recruitment@exemplarhc.com.
Job insights from Breakroom
Care workers and assistants
Care workers and assistants help support people in their daily lives to live as independently as possible
What you’ll do as a care worker/assistant:
- Help with social or physical activities
- Household tasks, like cleaning and washing
- Support by preparing food, and providing help with eating and other tasks like bathing and getting dressed
- Check and monitor health and help with medication
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Heavy lifting
- Helping with personal care
- Physical activity
- Emotionally demanding duties
- Wearing a uniform
- Night work
- Long hours
- Anti-social hours
- Cleaning
- Working alone
What employees say
Pay
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Okay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Exemplar Health Care pay health care assistants enough to live on?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
55% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2024 and June 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £13.45 per hour, and £14.80 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Exemplar Health Care pay health care assistants market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
57% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2024 and June 2026.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do health care assistants at Exemplar Health Care get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
94% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2024 and June 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Exemplar Health Care pay health care assistants sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2024 and June 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
At a minimum, everyone is entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from the government. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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The job sometimes spills into unpaid time
Do health care assistants jobs at Exemplar Health Care spill into time they aren’t paid for?
Sometimes. The job can spill into unpaid time.
How we know this
35% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2024 and June 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Okay
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do health care assistants get of their shift pattern at Exemplar Health Care?
Only some people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 13% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 2% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 20% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 65% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2024 and June 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do health care assistants at Exemplar Health Care worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
83% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2024 and June 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do health care assistants at Exemplar Health Care get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
43% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2024 and June 2026.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for health care assistants at Exemplar Health Care to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
49% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and May 2026.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it for health care assistants to book a holiday at Exemplar Health Care?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
35% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2024 and June 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Exemplar Health Care managers change health care assistants shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
67% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2024 and June 2026.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for health care assistants to take sick leave at Exemplar Health Care?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
38% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2024 and June 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working as health care assistants at Exemplar Health Care good if you have caring responsibilities?
Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
45% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2024 and June 2026.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Okay
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do health care assistants at Exemplar Health Care feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
40% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2024 and June 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do health care assistants at Exemplar Health Care get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
41% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2024 and June 2026.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for health care assistants to work at Exemplar Health Care?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
72% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2024 and June 2026.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do health care assistants at Exemplar Health Care enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
75% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and June 2026.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do health care assistants at Exemplar Health Care recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
50% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2024 and June 2026.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people get enough training
Do health care assistants get enough training when they start at Exemplar Health Care?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
94% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2024 and June 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are health care assistants given support to progress at Exemplar Health Care?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 46% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2024 and June 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do health care assistants think Exemplar Health Care head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
70% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2024 and June 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do health care assistants feel well informed about how Exemplar Health Care is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
40% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2024 and June 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Exemplar Health Care employees say about their job
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Best thing
team is great and so are service users
Worst thing
long hours
Report this reviewHealth care assistant at Exemplar Health Care, June 2026
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Reply from Marketing and Content Assistant at Exemplar Health Care, July 2026
We're delighted to hear such positive feedback about both your colleagues and the people we support. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.
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Best thing
I've been here so long it just feels like family. the service users are great and I love it
Worst thing
Long hours
Report this reviewHealth care assistant at Exemplar Health Care, May 2026
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Reply from Marketing and Content Assistant at Exemplar Health Care, July 2026
We’re so pleased to hear your feedback! Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
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