Care Assistant

HC One; Hexham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

HC-One is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to provide high-quality care in a supportive environment. The role involves assisting residents with personal care, ensuring their dignity and well-being, and participating in various activities. Join a compassionate team that values kindness and inclusivity.

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 flexible pay access

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Responsible for physical and emotional well-being of residents.
• Assisting with personal care activities like washing and dressing.
• Recognizing signs of possible abuse or neglect.

Responsibilities

• Delivering compassionate care to residents.
• Involved in general activities within the care home.
• Providing emotional support and end-of-life care.

Skills

Kindness

Compassion

Creativity

Courage

Dependability

Job description

Job Title: 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.

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 be responsible for the physical and emotional well-being and social needs of our residents. This includes assisting 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 is essential. It's about making sure our residents never lose their dignity or sense of individuality. You will be involved in general activities within the care home, helping residents with limited mobility, offering emotional support, and delivering end-of-life care, always prioritizing their well-being.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You should be able to recognize signs of possible 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 escalate concerns when 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.

We value five key qualities in our team members, known as Kindness the HC-One Way:
- Curious: asking questions and seeking understanding.
- Compassionate: walking in others' shoes.
- Creative: using imagination to improve care.
- Courageous: supporting residents to live the life they want.
- Counted on: dependable and reliable.

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

We support our teams' professional and personal growth through career pathways, CPD, and postgraduate programs. HC-One invests in your development and offers opportunities to progress into regional and national roles.

We provide full training and a range of benefits, 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 flexible pay access
• Learning and development opportunities
• GP online services for staff and their children under 16
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street outlets
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
• Recognition schemes such as 'Kindness in Care' and Long Service Awards
• Refer a Friend scheme offering up to £1000 per referral

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive working environment. We aim to provide a smooth onboarding process with full support from your first day.