Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Derby seeks a compassionate Care Assistant to ensure the well-being of residents. Responsibilities include personal care and emotional support to residents with diverse needs. The ideal candidate values kindness and is committed to delivering high-quality service, as training and career growth opportunities are provided. Benefits include a competitive hourly rate, work-life balance, and comprehensive training.

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

Employee Assistance Programme

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care activities.
• Ability to engage and provide emotional support.
• Familiarity with safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities.
• Engage residents in activities and offer emotional support.
• Recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

About The Role
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 seeking an enthusiastic and committed Care Assistant to join our care home team. Whether providing long-term or short-term, convalescence, respite, or palliative care, our focus remains 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 residents. Your duties include assisting with personal care activities such as washing, hygiene, dressing, and helping with meals.

You will deliver care that genuinely comes from the heart, ensuring residents retain their dignity and individuality. This involves engaging in activities within the care home, supporting those with limited mobility, offering emotional support to distressed residents, or caring for those at the end of their life, always prioritizing their well-being.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. It is essential that you can recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know the appropriate actions to take. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and undertake additional related training. You should also be able to seek advice and report concerns, escalating issues if necessary.

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

Our team embodies five key qualities, known as the HC-One Way: curiosity, compassion, creativity, courage, and supportiveness. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse workforce helps us better serve our communities.

We are dedicated to the professional and personal growth of our colleagues, offering clear career pathways, CPD, and postgraduate programs. HC-One invests in its staff, providing opportunities for progression into regional and national roles.

We offer comprehensive training and a range 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 service for you and your children
• Learning from experienced colleagues
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme for support with various issues
• Recognition schemes like ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• Referral bonuses up to £1000 per successful candidate

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.