Senior Care Assistant in Bramley

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.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence.
• Getting to know our residents and their families – helping to ensure we deliver truly personalized care plans.
• Leading a team of Care Assistants, responsible for maintaining the highest standards of care.
• Assisting the Registered Nurse and Care Manager in providing essential physical and mental stimulation through a range of social and recreational activities, as well as administering medication.

Training and Benefits

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 physical and psychological well-being throughout your career as a Senior Care Assistant.

Qualifications

• Ideally, you'll have completed a Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Social Care and are prepared to work towards a Level 3 qualification in Adult Social Care or equivalent.
• A background in person-centred care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia.
• Brilliant positive energy and natural ability to get along with people.
• Good record keeping and effective time management skills.
• Considerate and kind communication with residents and co-workers.

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 be able to provide the kindest possible care there are 5 qualities that everyone who is part of the HC-One team shows up with, supports and coaches in each other every single day:

• 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.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility in adult social care 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.

Benefits

• 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 more than 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
• Wellbeing – free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• 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.