Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A care provider in Basildon is seeking a full-time Care Assistant. You will assist residents with personal care and ensure their emotional well-being. The ideal candidate will demonstrate kindness and reliability while maintaining the dignity of residents and participating in safeguarding training. This role offers support for professional development and various benefits for staff.

Benefits

Great work life balance

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meals during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream - financial wellbeing

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in caring roles is preferred.
• Ability to engage with residents to ensure their emotional well-being.
• Willingness to participate in safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities such as washing and dressing.
• Deliver care while ensuring dignity and individuality of residents.
• Recognize and report signs of abuse or neglect.

Skills

Friendliness

Compassion

Dependability

Education

UK Right to Work

Job description

Overview

Please note: This role is for Full Time 33hrs per week (3x long shifts 12hrs per shift), working on a seven day rota, this would include working weekends but not every weekend.

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.

Right now, we're looking for an enthusiastic and committed Care Assistant to join the team at our care home. Whether we're providing long or short-term, convalescence, respite or palliative care, our focus is on providing the highest quality service at all times.

As a Care Assistant under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, taking responsibility for the physical and emotional well being and social needs of our residents. Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals.

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.

Safeguarding is everyone''s responsibility 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 are also enhancing the way we support residents through digital care planning. This technology is helping us streamline care, improve outcomes, and make daily tasks more efficient. As we continue to grow our digital capabilities, we''re looking for team members who are comfortable with technology-or open to learning. You''ll be supported every step of the way.

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.

Benefits

You will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your well-being:

• Great work life balance
• An hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• 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
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