Care Assistant

HC-One Ltd; Castleford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Castleford is seeking a Care Assistant. In this full-time position, you will provide essential physical and emotional care to residents under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. Your role includes assisting with personal care and ensuring dignity and respect for each resident. A commitment to safeguarding and a kind, compassionate nature are essential. This role offers a great work-life balance and various benefits.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meals

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

GP online access

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care including washing, hygiene, and dressing.
• Ability to support residents emotionally and physically.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures and willingness to participate in training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physical and emotional care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist residents with personal care activities and support those with limited mobility.
• Provide emotional support to residents who are distressed.

Skills

Kindness

Emotional support

Personal care

Job description

Overview

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. This is a full-time position covering night shifts. As a Care Assistant, under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, you will take responsibility for the physical and emotional well being and social needs of our residents, including assisting with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and meals. You will contribute to delivering care that respects each resident’s dignity and individuality, supporting those with limited mobility, providing emotional support, and delivering care at all stages of life according to needs and preferences.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You should recognise signs of abuse, harm or neglect and know what to do if there are concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and to undertake additional training as appropriate, including seeking advice and reporting concerns when actions are not taken.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physical and emotional care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, including personal care (washing, hygiene, dressing) and assisting with meals.
• Support residents with dignity and individuality, participate in general activities within the care home, and assist those with limited mobility (including use of aids).
• Provide emotional support to residents who are confused or distressed and deliver care to residents at the end of life when required.
• Prioritise residents’ well‑being and safety in all care tasks.

About HC-One

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.

• 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 and prioritise inclusive working practices across everything we do.
• We are enhancing digital care planning to streamline care, improve outcomes, and make daily tasks more efficient. We support team members who are comfortable with technology or open to learning.
• We are committed to your personal and professional development with clear career pathways, continuous professional development, and postgraduate programmes.

Please note: we are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the full right to work in the UK. We cannot offer sponsorship or accept applications from those on a time-limited visa. Applications that do not meet this criterion will not be progressed.

Rewards & Benefits

• Great work life balance
• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meals during shifts of eight hours or more
• 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 access to 24/7 GP consultations (including for dependents under 16)
• Opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues
• Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 high street discounts
• Wellbeing support through independent, confidential Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 365)
• Recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role