Flex Force Care Assistant in Colchester

At HC-One, we are looking for enthusiastic and committed Care Assistants to join our Flex Force team.

Flex Force Overview

If you're looking to earn extra money while gaining valuable experience in the care sector, Flex Force is the perfect solution. With contracted hours and guaranteed set pay each month, you'll also enjoy the freedom to choose shifts that fit around your family life or other commitments. Shifts will be offered across our care homes in the South Essex area, providing you with a variety of opportunities and flexibility to shape your working week. You must be able to work 22 hours with no work restrictions or limits. Shifts are scheduled between Monday and Sunday and may not always be consecutive, including days, nights, and weekends. As a Flex Force Care Assistant, you'll travel between a cluster of our homes, which is an essential and expected part of the role. Flexibility is key; it allows you to support the unique needs of each home while still keeping control over your schedule.

Values and Care

As a Flexible Care Assistant at HC-One, you'll value kindness above all. 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. By joining HC-One you'll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people. Whether providing long- or short-term care that includes respite and palliative care, our focus is always on providing the kindest and highest quality care. 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 well‐being in mind above anything else.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals
• Helping Residents with limited mobility
• Taking responsibility for the wellbeing of Residents on and off site.

A driving licence with access to a vehicle would be advantageous but is not essential. 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. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

About HC-One

At HC-One, kindness is more than a word—it's a way of life. We believe that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, so we can support them to live their best possible lives. To provide the kindest possible care, everyone at HC-One brings and nurtures five key qualities—what we call "Kindness the HC-One Way":

• We are curious—asking questions, seeking to understand.
• We are compassionate—walking in the shoes of others.
• We are creative—finding practical ways to make things happen.
• We are courageous—supporting residents to live the life they choose.
• And we are dependable—people can always count on us.

We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves. Our diverse workforce helps us learn from one another and better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family and prioritise inclusive working practices across everything we do.

We care about our colleagues and are committed to supporting your personal and professional development. From the moment you receive a job offer, we aim for the quickest possible turnaround to get you started, with full support every step of the way. With clear career pathways, continuous professional development, and postgraduate programmes, HC-One will invest in your growth—opening up opportunities at regional and national levels.

Please note: We are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the full right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship or accept applications from those on a time‐limited visa. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be progressed.

As part of the Flex Force team, you'll receive full training, so it's a wonderful opportunity to grow your experience in the care sector.

Benefits

• A permanent contract, with guaranteed hours and guaranteed set monthly pay
• Flex your shifts to suit your lifestyle
• Pay that progresses with your experience
• Opportunities close to home.
• Paid annual leave.
• Award‐winning learning and development.
• Life assurance and company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free Uniform.
• Free DBS/PVG.