Care Assistant

HC One; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

HC-One is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to provide high-quality care in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include assisting residents with personal care, ensuring their emotional well-being, and participating in general activities. Join a team that values kindness and offers comprehensive training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Competitive hourly rate

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meals during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance

Wagestream for financial wellbeing

Learning and development opportunities

GP online consultations

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes

Refer a friend scheme up to £1000

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and support.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles.
• Ability to provide emotional support.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Empathy

Job description

Job Description: 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. Your duties include assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing, and helping with meals.

Delivering care that truly comes from the heart, ensuring residents retain their dignity and individuality. You will be involved in general activities within the care home, helping residents with limited mobility, offering emotional support, and providing end-of-life care, always prioritizing their well-being.

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 and undertake additional related training. You should also be able to seek advice and report concerns, including escalation if necessary.

About HC-One

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

To provide the kindest care, we embody five qualities, known as Kindness the HC-One Way: curiosity, compassion, creativity, courage, and dependability. We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves.

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

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

• 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 financial wellbeing
• Learning and development opportunities
• GP online consultations
• Colleague discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to inclusive working practices. We aim for a quick onboarding process with full support from your first day.