Care Assistant

HC-One Ltd.; Dudley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

HC-One Ltd. is seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Care Assistant to join their team. This role involves providing high-quality care to residents, including personal care and emotional support. With both full-time and part-time positions available, you'll enjoy a supportive environment and numerous benefits, including training opportunities and well-being support.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal 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 access

Award-winning learning and development opportunities

24/7 GP consultation via app

Colleague discounts

Wellbeing support

Recognition schemes

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed to providing high-quality care.
• Ability to assist with personal care activities and emotional support.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities like washing and dressing.
• Provide emotional support and ensure residents retain dignity.

Skills

Compassion

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 looking for an enthusiastic and committed Care Assistant to join our team at the care home. Whether providing long or short-term, convalescence, respite or palliative care, our focus is on delivering the highest quality service at all times. Do you fit this role?

Please note we have both full-time and part-time roles available, for day and night shifts.

About The Company

We’ll provide full training, making this a great opportunity to learn new skills. In return, you will enjoy access to a wide range of benefits and services supporting your well-being, both physically and psychologically. Throughout your career as a Care Assistant, we will invest in you and provide additional support and benefits including:

• Hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications.
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• A nutritious meal 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 opportunities to achieve qualifications
• GP online - 24/7 GP consultation via an interactive app, available to you and your children under 16
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of a dedicated team
• Colleague discounts - access to over 1600 high street discounts
• Wellbeing support - free access to an independent Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial issues
• 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

We are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We promote inclusive working practices and aim for a quick onboarding process from offer to start date.

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About You

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

Providing care with compassion, ensuring residents retain their dignity and individuality. You might help someone with limited mobility learn to use an aid, offer emotional support to distressed residents, or provide end-of-life care, always prioritizing their well-being.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You should recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know how to respond. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and to seek advice and escalate concerns when necessary.