Care Assistant

HC One; Irvine; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

HC-One is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant who values kindness. In this role, you will provide essential personal care and emotional support to residents, ensuring their well-being. Join a team that champions inclusivity and offers a range of benefits, supporting your professional growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Great work-life balance

Competitive hourly rate

Company pension scheme

28 days' annual leave

Referral bonus scheme up to £1000

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed to providing care.
• Ability to recognize signs of abuse and undergo safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities such as washing and dressing.
• Provide emotional support and ensure the dignity and individuality of residents.
• Report concerns appropriately and attend safeguarding training.

Skills

Kindness

Compassion

Creativity

Courage

Communication

Job description

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 helping with meals.

Delivering care that comes from the heart, ensuring residents maintain their dignity and individuality. You may help someone 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 be able to seek advice and report concerns appropriately.

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.

Our team embodies five key qualities: Kindness the HC-One Way: We are curious, compassionate, creative, courageous, and counted on. We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves.

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 a variety 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 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 service for you and your children under 16
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support
• Recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
• Referral bonus scheme up to £1000

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to a quick onboarding process with full support from day one.