Senior Care Assistant

Senior Care Assistant at HC‑One

This is a full‑time position of 38.5 hours per week.

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, and by joining us, you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.

Planning and implementing the kind of care that gives our residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence is at the heart of the role. You will get to know our residents and their families, helping to ensure we deliver truly personalised care plans. Leading a team of care assistants, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of care and will influence the rest of the team.

Whether you are showing someone how to use a walking frame, helping a resident 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 everything else. Assisting the registered nurse and care manager, you will provide essential physical and mental stimulation through a range of social and recreational activities and administer medication.

One of your key responsibilities as Senior Care Assistant is to maintain accurate records of the work you do and to build strong relationships with the rest of your team.

Ideally, you’ll have completed a Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Social Care and be prepared to work towards a Level 3 qualification in Adult Social Care or equivalent, with a background in person‑centred care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia. What’s essential, though, is your brilliant positive energy and natural ability to get along with people. You’ll need good record‑keeping skills and the ability to manage your time effectively and communicate with consideration and kindness.

At HC‑One, kindness is more than a word. It is a belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them so we can support them to lead their best possible life. To provide the kindest care, we rely on five qualities our team demonstrates every day. We call these "Kindness the HC‑One Way": we are curious and ask questions, look for clues and seek to understand;

we are compassionate and walk in the shoes of others; we are creative yet practical; we are courageous in how we support residents to live the life they want; and we can always be counted on.

We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to learn from each other and better represent the communities we serve.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility in adult social care. You will recognise signs of possible abuse, harm or neglect, know what to do if there are concerns, attend safeguarding training relevant to your role, and seek appropriate advice or report concerns, including escalation if necessary.

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications
• Free uniform
• During a shift of eight hours or more, a nutritious meal will be available
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream – financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
• Award‑winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online – a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app – available to you and your dependents under 16
• An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team
• Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 high‑street discounts including carefully selected discount partners
• Wellbeing – free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial matters
• Excellent recognition schemes such as "Kindness in Care" and Long Service Awards
• An attractive refer‑a‑friend scheme of up to £1,000 per referral, depending on the role

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Hospitals and Health Care