Care Assistant

HC One; Ashington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Care Assistant, dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents in a supportive environment. This role focuses on providing high-quality personal care and emotional support, ensuring dignity and respect for each individual. With comprehensive training and a range of benefits, including competitive pay and flexible options, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in the community. If you're passionate about care and looking for a rewarding career, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG check

Free uniform

Nutritious meals during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance

Wagestream for flexible pay

Learning and development opportunities

GP online service

Access to high street discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and support for residents.
• Understanding of safeguarding and reporting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities under nurse guidance.
• Support residents' emotional needs and engage in activities.

Skills

Personal Care Assistance

Emotional Support

Mobility Support

Safeguarding Training

Education

Care Assistant Training

Job description

Join HC-One as a Care Assistant (Night Shift)

In your role as a 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.

Please note: This position is for night shifts only. Our shift pattern is three nights on in week one and two nights on in week two.

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Care Assistant to join our team. Whether providing long-term, short-term, convalescence, respite, or palliative care, our focus is on delivering the highest quality service at all times. Do you fit this role?

Responsibilities

1. Assist residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing, and meals, under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.
2. Provide care that respects residents' dignity and individuality, engaging in activities within the care home.
3. Support residents with limited mobility, emotional needs, or end-of-life care, always prioritizing their well-being.
4. Recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect, and know how to report concerns. Attend safeguarding training and seek appropriate advice when needed.

Training and Benefits

We offer full training and a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG check
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meals during shifts of eight hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream for flexible pay
• Learning and development opportunities with qualifications
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Access to high street discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme for support
• Recognition schemes like 'Kindness in Care' and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000 per referral

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and aim for a quick onboarding process from offer to start date.

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