Care Assistant

HC-One; Ayr; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support residents' physical and emotional wellbeing. Responsibilities include personal care and recognizing safeguarding concerns. Ideal candidates will have a caring approach and the ability to undertake necessary training. This role offers a competitive hourly rate, great work-life balance, and additional benefits including paid training and a company pension.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Company pension

28 days annual leave

GP online service

Colleague discounts

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient and reliable with a caring approach.
• Ability to recognize signs of safeguarding concerns and know how to act on them.
• Willingness to undertake safeguarding and related training.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care (washing, dressing, hygiene) and support with meals.
• Support residents' physical, emotional, and social wellbeing under guidance.
• Recognize safeguarding concerns and report as required.

Skills

Compassionate and patient

Reliable

Ability to recognize safeguarding concerns

Job description

Overview

At HC-One, kindness is at the heart of everything we do across our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Our residents are people with their own stories to tell, and by joining us you\'ll have the chance to give something back while helping them live with dignity and purpose.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Care Assistant. Working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, you\'ll support the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of our residents. This includes personal care such as washing, dressing, hygiene and meals, as well as helping with daily activities in the home.

You\'ll deliver care that comes from the heart — making sure residents never lose their individuality. Whether you\'re supporting someone with limited mobility, offering comfort to a resident who is distressed, or providing compassionate end-of-life care, you\'ll always put their wellbeing first.

Safeguarding is everyone\'s responsibility and it is important that you are able to recognise signs of possible abuse, harm or neglect and know what to do if there are 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care (washing, dressing, hygiene) and support with meals and daily activities.
• Support residents\' physical, emotional and social wellbeing under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.
• Support residents with mobility and daily living activities while upholding individuality and dignity.
• Recognise safeguarding concerns, attend safeguarding training, and report concerns as required.
• Use technology and digital care planning as part of care delivery where applicable.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Compassionate, patient and reliable with a caring approach.
• Ability to recognise signs of safeguarding concerns and know how to act on them.
• Willingness to undertake safeguarding and related training.
• Right to work in the UK (sponsorship not offered).

Benefits and Development

• Great work-life balance and competitive hourly rate (subject to experience and qualifications).
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG, free uniform, and nutritious meals on shifts over eight hours.
• Company pension, 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, and group life assurance.
• Wagestream for financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay.
• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications.
• GP online service for you and your children under 16.
• Colleague discounts and confidential Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support).

Please note: We are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the full right to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship and cannot accept applications from those on a time-limited visa.