Care Assistant

HC One; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

HC-One is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to enhance the well-being of residents in our care homes. You will focus on delivering compassionate personal care, emotional support, and ensuring dignity for all residents. Join us in a fulfilling role where kindness is paramount, supported by ongoing training and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Great work-life balance

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Ability to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect.
• Attending safeguarding training.
• Commitment to providing personal care.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities.
• Provide emotional support to residents.
• Safeguard residents' well-being.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Empathy

Job description

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, you will be responsible for the physical and emotional well-being and social needs of our residents. This includes assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing, and helping with meals.

Delivering care that comes from the heart, ensuring residents maintain their dignity and individuality. Your involvement may include helping those with limited mobility, providing emotional support to distressed residents, or caring for someone at the end of their life, always prioritizing their well-being.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You should be able to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know how to respond. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training and undertake additional relevant training. You should also be able to seek advice and report concerns appropriately.

About HC-One

At HC-One, kindness is more than a word. It is a core belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, supporting them to lead their best life.

We value five key qualities in our team members, known as Kindness the HC-One Way: curiosity, compassion, creativity, courage, and dependability. We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves.

Our dedicated colleagues strive to deliver outstanding care and support their professional and personal growth through career pathways, CPD, and postgraduate programs. We invest in our staff with opportunities for progression into regional and national roles.

We provide full training and a variety of benefits to support your well-being:

• Great work-life balance
• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream for flexible pay access
• Learning and development opportunities
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Access to high street discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support
• Recognition schemes like Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
• Refer a Friend scheme up to £1000 per referral

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive working environment. We aim for a quick onboarding process with full support to start your journey with us.