Care Assistant

HC One; Dudley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join their team. This role emphasizes kindness and compassion, ensuring residents receive the highest quality of care. You will support individuals with personal care and emotional needs, fostering dignity and individuality in a modern, purpose-built environment. The company values inclusivity and offers career development opportunities, alongside a range of benefits including higher than average pay rates and training support. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Higher than average pay rates

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Life assurance cover

Learning and development opportunities

GP online service

Colleague discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Responsible for personal care activities such as washing and dressing.
• Must attend safeguarding training and recognize signs of abuse.

Responsibilities

• Support residents' physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.
• Assist with personal care and provide end-of-life care.

Skills

Kindness

Compassion

Emotional Support

Personal Care

Safeguarding Awareness

Education

Care Assistant Training

Job description

In your role as a Care Assistant at HC-One, you'll value kindness above all, as it touches every aspect of our care. Every person working here understands that our residents are individuals with their own stories to tell.

Joining HC-One offers a wonderful opportunity to give back to those residents. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed Care Assistant to join the team at Sedgley Court. Our focus is on providing the highest quality service at all times.

Please note this vacancy is for bank hours and late shifts only.

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

Providing care that comes from the heart, our goal is to ensure residents retain their dignity and individuality. You will be involved in general activities within the care home, supporting residents with limited mobility, offering emotional support to distressed or confused residents, or providing end-of-life care, always prioritizing their wellbeing.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. It is important 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 training as needed. You should be able to seek advice and report concerns, including escalation if necessary.

About The Company

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.

To provide the kindest care, we uphold five key qualities, known as Kindness the HC-One Way: We are curious and ask questions, seek understanding; compassionate and empathetic; creative and practical; courageous in supporting residents' choices; and reliable you can always count on us.

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

Our dedicated colleagues strive to deliver outstanding care and support their professional and personal growth. We offer clear career pathways, CPD, and postgraduate opportunities. HC-One invests in your development with opportunities to progress into regional and national roles.

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

• Higher than average pay rates
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Life assurance cover
• Learning and development opportunities with support for qualifications
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Learning from experienced colleagues in a supportive team
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 retailers
• Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Programme
• Modern, purpose-built luxury home environment
• Free onsite parking and good transport links
• Refer a friend scheme