Senior Care Assistant

As a Senior Care Assistant at HC-One, kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It touches upon our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. You will plan and implement care that gives residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence, and you will get to know our residents and their families to deliver truly personalised care plans.

Leading a team of Care Assistants, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of care and be a positive influence on the rest of the team. You may assist with activities such as using a walking frame, supporting residents at end of life, or communicating with a resident's family with kindness.

Assisting the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, you will be involved in providing essential physical and mental stimulation through a range of social and recreational activities, as well as administering medication. One of your key responsibilities is to maintain accurate records of your work and build strong relationships with the rest of the team.

• Lead a team of Care Assistants and maintain the highest standards of care; influence the rest of the team; support residents with activities such as using a walking frame, assisting at end of life meals, and communicating with families with kindness.
• Assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager; provide physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities; administer medication.
• Maintain accurate records and build strong relationships with the team.

• Ideally, a Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care/SNVQ or equivalent; prepared to work towards Level 3 qualification in Adult Care or equivalent; 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; strong record keeping and time management; clear, kind communication with residents and co-workers.

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. There are five qualities we call the 5 qualities Kindness the HC-One Way: We are curious and ask questions, compassionate, creative yet practical, courageous in how we support residents to live the life they want, and we can always be counted on. We champion inclusivity and foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You should be able to recognise signs of abuse, harm or neglect and know what to do. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training as needed. You should be able to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

• 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 interactive app for you and your children under 16
• Colleague discounts - access to over 1600 high street discounts
• Wellbeing - free confidential Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
• Recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000 per referral

We are passionate about ensuring our current and future colleagues can be their true selves, prioritise inclusivity, and aim for the quickest possible start from offer to day one.