Care Assistant

HC One; Jarrow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

As a Care Assistant at a leading company, you will play a vital role in improving the lives of residents by providing both physical and emotional support. Your responsibilities will include assisting with personal care, ensuring dignity and well-being, and maintaining personal and professional development through training. The position offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment, with numerous benefits aimed at your well-being.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Competitive hourly rate based on experience

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meals during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Colleague discounts at over 1600 retailers

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer-a-friend scheme up to £1000

Qualifications

• Ability to provide personal care and support to residents.
• Understanding of safeguarding issues and responsibilities.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities such as washing, dressing, and meals.
• Provide emotional support and assistance to residents in need.
• Attend safeguarding training and report any concerns.

Skills

Compassionate

Curious

Creative

Courageous

Dependable

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 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 the opportunity to give something back to those people.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and committed Care Assistant to join our care home 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 meals.

You will deliver care that genuinely comes from the heart, ensuring residents maintain their dignity and individuality. You may help someone with limited mobility learn to use an aid, offer emotional support to a confused or distressed resident, or provide end-of-life care, always prioritizing their well-being.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. It is essential 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 to seek advice and report concerns, escalating issues if necessary.

About HC-One

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

We embody five key qualities, known as Kindness the HC-One Way:
- Curious: asking questions, seeking understanding
- Compassionate: walking in others' shoes
- Creative: using imagination to make things better
- Courageous: supporting residents to live the life they want
- Counted on: reliable and dependable

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

Our dedicated team strives to deliver outstanding care, and we support their professional and personal growth through career pathways, CPD, and postgraduate programs. HC-One invests in your development, offering opportunities for progression into regional and national roles.

We provide full training and a range 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 and flexible pay access
• Learning and development opportunities
• GP online service for you and your children
• Learning from experienced colleagues
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme for support with physical, mental, and financial issues
• Recognition schemes like Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
• Refer-a-friend scheme up to £1000 per referral

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