Care Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Care Assistant, where kindness is at the heart of everything we do. This role offers a chance to support individuals in their daily lives, ensuring their dignity and well-being. You'll play a vital part in delivering high-quality care, whether it's assisting with personal hygiene, providing emotional support, or safeguarding residents. With a strong commitment to inclusivity and professional growth, this forward-thinking organization offers comprehensive training and a supportive environment. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Great work-life balance

Competitive hourly rate

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meals during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Colleague discounts

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Referral scheme up to £1000

Qualifications

• Ability to provide personal care and emotional support to residents.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities, ensuring dignity and respect.
• Recognize signs of abuse or neglect and take appropriate actions.

Skills

Kindness

Compassion

Communication

Emotional Support

Safeguarding Awareness

Education

Care Assistant Certification

Job description

Job Title: Care Assistant at HC-One

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.

We are currently 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.

As a Care Assistant, under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for the physical, emotional, and social well-being of our residents. This includes assisting with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing, and helping with meals.

Delivering care that comes from the heart, ensuring residents retain their dignity and individuality, whether helping someone with limited mobility, offering emotional support, or caring for someone at the end of their life.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You should be able to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know the appropriate actions to take. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training and undertake additional relevant training, with the ability to seek advice and escalate concerns as needed.

About HC-One

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

Our team embodies five key qualities, known as Kindness the HC-One Way:

• Curious: asking questions and seeking understanding
• Compassionate: walking in others' shoes
• Creative: using imagination practically
• Courageous: supporting residents to live their desired lives
• Counted on: reliable and dependable

We promote inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and able to be themselves. Our diverse workforce helps us learn and better serve our communities.

We support our colleagues' professional and personal growth through career pathways, CPD, and postgraduate programs, with opportunities to progress into regional and national roles.

We offer full training and a variety of benefits to support your well-being, including:

• Great work-life balance
• Competitive hourly rate based on 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, including bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream for flexible pay access
• Learning and development opportunities
• GP online consultations for you and your children under 16
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support
• Recognition schemes like Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
• Referral scheme offering up to £1000 per successful hire

We value inclusive practices and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We aim for a swift onboarding process, providing full support from offer to start date.