Senior Care Assistant

About the role

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.

Please be aware this role is for 33 hours per week and for night shift.

• Plan and implement care that gives residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence.
• Get to know residents and their families and help deliver truly personalised care plans.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants, maintaining the highest standards of care and influencing the team.
• Show residents how to use walking frames, help at the end of life to eat a meal, talk to residents’ families with kindness.
• Assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager with providing physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities and administer medication.
• Maintain accurate records of work and build strong relationships with the team.

• Completed a Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Social Care (or equivalent).
• Prepared to work toward a Level 3 qualification in Adult Social Care.
• Background in person‑centred care planning and caring for people with dementia.
• Brilliant positive energy, natural ability to get along with people, good record‑keeping skills, time‑management ability.
• Considerate communication with residents and co‑workers.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You must recognise signs of abuse, harm or neglect and know what to do if concerns arise. All colleagues are required to undertake safeguarding training and additional training in associated areas, and to report concerns and seek appropriate advice.

We’ll provide full training and you will enjoy a range of benefits and services:

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meal during a shift 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 as you need it
• Award‑winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online – 24/7 GP consultation via an interactive app (available to you and dependents under 16)
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of a committed team
• Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 high street discounts
• Wellbeing – free access to an independent confidential Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
• Excellent recognition schemes such as "Kindness in Care" and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role

We are committed to an inclusive workforce and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All hiring decisions will be made in accordance with UK Equality Act 2010 principles.