Senior Care Assistant

Overview

About The Role: This is a full-time role working 38.5 hours per week on night shifts, 8pm – 8am. Full flexibility is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Care Assistants and maintain the highest standards of care.
• Plan and implement care that provides residents with security, dignity and independence; develop personalised care plans by getting to know residents and their families.
• Ensure compassionate, kind interactions with residents, including assisting with activities of daily living and communicating with families as needed.
• Assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager; provide essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities; administer medications as directed.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided and build strong relationships with the team.

Qualifications

• Ideally, Level 2 Diploma in Adult Social Care (S/NVQ) and willingness to work towards Level 3 qualification or equivalent; experience with person-centred care planning and knowledge of dementia care.
• Essential: positive energy, ability to work well with others, strong record-keeping, time management, and kind, considerate 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. We champion inclusivity and a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and all colleagues attend safeguarding training relevant to their role.

Benefits

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meals during shifts of eight hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream with flexible access to earned wages
• Learning and development opportunities and support to qualifications
• GP online service for you and dependents under 16
• Colleague discounts on 1600+ high-street offers
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing
• Recognition schemes such as “Kindness in Care” and Long Service Awards
• Refer-a-friend scheme up to £1000 per referral, depending on role

We are committed to welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and strive for an inclusive workplace. We aim to provide a quick turnaround from offer to start date.