Care Assistant

HC-One; Humberston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health and care provider in Humberston is seeking a Care Assistant. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting residents with personal care and providing emotional support. Ideal candidates should demonstrate kindness and commitment to high-quality care. This position offers competitive pay, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Great work-life balance

Competitive hourly rate

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Colleague discounts

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Ability to assist with personal care activities such as washing, hygiene, and dressing.
• Experience in recognizing signs of abuse or neglect and knowing how to act appropriately.
• Willingness to attend safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care that prioritizes residents' dignity and individuality.
• Assist residents with limited mobility.
• Provide emotional support to distressed residents.

Skills

Kindness

Communication

Emotional support

Job description

In your role as a Flexible / Bank 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 person working here understands that our residents are individuals with their own stories.

By joining HC-One, you'll have a wonderful opportunity to give back to those people.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed Care Assistant to join our team. Whether providing long-term, 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'll be responsible for the physical, emotional, and social well-being of our residents. This includes assisting with personal care activities such as washing, hygiene, dressing, and helping with meals.

Deliver care that comes from the heart, ensuring residents retain their dignity and individuality. You may help those with limited mobility, offer emotional support to distressed residents, or provide end-of-life care, always prioritizing their well-being.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You should be able to 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 relevant training. You should also be able to seek advice and escalate concerns 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 so we can support them to lead their best lives.

We believe in five key qualities, known as Kindness the HC-One Way: curiosity, compassion, creativity, courage, and dependability. We foster an inclusive 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. We 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 provide full training and offer 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 meal 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 you and your children under 16
• Support from experienced colleagues in a committed team
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
• Recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
• Referral bonus scheme up to £1000 per successful hire

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

Please Note - There is a Bank Contract and Flexible Contract available.