Care Assistant

HC-One Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Care Assistant committed to delivering compassionate care. In this role, you will support residents' physical and emotional well-being, assist with personal care, and work in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates should be compassionate, empathetic, and dedicated to providing the highest quality service while ensuring residents maintain their dignity and individuality.

Benefits

Great work life balance

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Colleague discounts

24/7 GP consultation via app

Qualifications

• Understanding of personal care activities such as washing and dressing.
• Ability to provide emotional support to residents.
• Willingness to attend training for safeguarding and care.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities.
• Deliver care that respects residents' dignity.
• Recognise and report safeguarding concerns.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Empathy

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.

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 take responsibility for the physical and emotional well being and social needs of our residents. You will assist 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 and ensuring residents maintain their dignity and sense of individuality.

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 it is important that you recognise signs of potential abuse, harm or neglect and know what to do if concerns arise. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas.

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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, take responsibility for the physical and emotional well being and social needs of residents.
• Assist residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals.
• Deliver care that respects residents’ dignity and individuality; support mobility and the use of aids as appropriate.
• Provide emotional support and care to residents, including those who are confused or distressed, and those at the end of life.
• Recognise and report safeguarding concerns; attend safeguarding training and undertake related training as required.

Rewards & Benefits

• Great work life balance
• An hourly rate 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
• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online - 24/7 GP consultation via app (for you and your children under 16)
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding team
• Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 high street discounts
• Wellbeing - 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role