Senior Care Assistant

Overview

About The Role. This is a full-time role working night shifts, 44 hours per week. Full flexibility is required. 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. You will have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to our residents by delivering personalised care that respects their stories and individuality.

In this role you will plan and implement care to give residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence. You will get to know residents and their families and help deliver truly personalised care plans. You will lead a team of Care Assistants, maintaining the highest standards of care and positively influencing the team. You may assist with activities such as showing someone how to use a walking frame, supporting someone at the end of life to eat, or communicating with a resident’s family, all with kindness as a guiding principle. You will work with the Registered Nurse and Care Manager to provide essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities and may administer medication.

One key responsibility is to maintain accurate records of your work and to build strong relationships with the rest of the team.

Ideally, you’ll have completed a Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Care and be prepared to work towards Level 3 qualification in Adult Care or equivalent, with experience in person-centred care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia. What’s essential is a brilliant positive energy and the ability to get along with people. You’ll know what good record-keeping looks like, be able to manage your time effectively, and communicate with residents and co-workers with consideration and kindness.

About HC-One

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 possible care there are 5 qualities that everyone on the HC-One team shows up with: 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 others\\\’ shoes. 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, with a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Safeguarding is everyone\\\’s responsibility; you should recognise signs of abuse, harm or neglect and know how to respond. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and to undertake additional training as needed. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

We provide full training and offer a wide range of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being. We invest in you throughout your career as a Senior Care Assistant and provide additional support and benefits including:

Benefits

• 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 – around-the-clock GP consultation via an app, available to you and your children under 16
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team
• Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 high street discounts
• Wellbeing – free access to an independent Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
• Excellent recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• An attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role

We are passionate about ensuring that current and future colleagues can be their true selves. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing a quick turnaround from offer to start date.