Senior Care Assistant

Overview

As a Senior Care Assistant at HC One, kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It touches upon every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. By joining us, you will have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.

For you, that will mean planning and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence. You will be a real influence on the rest of the care team. Whether you are showing someone how to use a walking frame, helping someone at the end of their life to eat a meal or talking to a resident’s family on the phone, you will do so with a sense of kindness above anything else.

At HC-One, our purpose is to support those in our care to lead their best lives. As the Kind Care Company, it is our mission to provide the kindest support and care to Residents living in our care homes, as we strive to be the first-choice care provider for Families, our Colleagues and Commissioners in each of the communities that we serve.

This is a full-time role working either day or night shifts from 8am to 8pm or 8pm to 8am (44 hours per week). Full flexibility is required. As a Senior Care Assistant, Kindness will be at the core of everything you do, touching upon every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. You will get to know our residents and their families, helping to ensure we deliver truly personalised care plans.

You will lead a team of Care Assistants and be a real influence on the rest of the team. You will assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, providing essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, as well as administering medication. A key responsibility is maintaining accurate records and building strong relationships with the team. Ideally, you will have completed a Level 2 Diploma or NVQ in Adult Care and be prepared to work towards Level 3 qualification, with a background in person-centred care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia.

What is essential is your positive energy and natural ability to get along with people. You will know what good record keeping looks like and be able to manage your time effectively, communicating with residents and co-workers with kindness at all times.

We provide full training and a wide range of benefits to support your physical and psychological well-being. Benefits include:

• Paid Enhanced DBS / PVG
• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meals during shifts of eight hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream – financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay
• Award-winning learning and development with support to achieve qualifications
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Colleague discounts across 1600+ high street partners
• Wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000 per referral

We are committed to inclusive working practices and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We aim for a quick turnaround from offer to start date.

• S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care desirable

• S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care desirable

• S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care desirable

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be submitted to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions.