Senior Care Assistant

About The Role

As a Senior Care Assistant at HC One, kindness will be at the core of everything you do. You will work across Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes and will have the opportunity to give something back to those people. Your work will involve planning and delivering personalised care that gives residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence.

• Plan and implement personalised care plans for residents, ensuring they feel secure, dignified and independent.
• Get to know residents and families, helping to ensure we deliver truly personalised care plans.
• Lead and support a team of Care Assistants, maintaining the highest standards of care and influencing the team.
• Assist residents with daily tasks such as using walking frames, eating meals and support residents at the end of life.
• Communicate with families and colleagues with kindness and consideration.
• Support the Registered Nurse and Care Manager with medication administration and physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities.
• Maintain accurate records of care delivered and build strong relationships with the team.

• Completed Level 2 Diploma in Adult Social Care (S/NVQ) or equivalent.
• Prepared to work towards a Level 3 qualification in Adult Social Care or comparable level.
• Background in person-centred care planning and knowledge of dementia care.
• Positive energy, excellent record‑keeping skills, effective time-management and a natural ability to get along with people.
• Ability to be considerate and kind when communicating with residents and co‑workers.

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. We nurture five core qualities—curiosity, compassion, creativity, courage and reliability—throughout our workforce.

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications
• Free uniform and 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 – flexible access to pay as you need it
• Award‑winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online service for you and dependents under 16
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues
• Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 high‑street discounts
• Wellbeing – free access to an independent employee assistance programme
• Recognition schemes such as "Kindness in Care" and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role