Care Assistant

Please note that this is a part-time role working either 7am-2.30pm or 2.30pm-10pm shifts, 26 hours per week. In your role as a Care Assistant at HC-One, you’ll value kindness above all, it touches upon every aspect of our care. Every single person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. By joining HC-One you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.  Right now, we’re looking for an enthusiastic and committed Care Assistant to join the team at Thorn Springs. Our focus is on providing the highest quality service at all times. As a Care Assistant you will take responsibility for the physical and emotional wellbeing and social needs of our residents. Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals.  Delivering a level of care that truly comes from the heart, it’s about making sure our residents never lose their dignity or sense of individuality as you get involved in general activities within the care home. And, whether you’re helping someone with limited mobility to learn to use an aid, offering emotional support to a confused or distressed resident or delivering care to someone at the end of their life, you’ll always have their wellbeing in mind above anything else. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken. About The Company 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 be able to provide the kindest possible care there are 5 values or qualities that everyone who is part of the HC-One team shows up with, supports and coaches in each other every single day. We call these 5 qualities  Kindness the HC-One Way : We are  curious  and ask questions, look for clues and seek to understand. We are  compassionate  and try to walk in the shoes of others. We\’re  creative  yet practical, using our imagination to make things happen. 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. Our dedicated, professional colleagues strive to always deliver outstanding care – and we care about our talented teams too, supporting them in their professional and personal growth. We are committed to developing people that work for us through robust career pathways, CPD and post graduate programmes. Throughout your career, HC-One will invest in you with great opportunities to progress into regional and national roles. We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your well-being: Higher than average pay rates Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG Free uniform Company pension scheme 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Life assurance cover for all colleagues 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 children 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. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues First-rate working environment in a purpose-built luxury home Free onsite car parking and close to local transport links Refer a friend scheme