Care Assistant

HC-One Ltd.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Leicester is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join their team. This full-time role focuses on delivering compassionate care and ensuring the wellbeing of residents. Ideal candidates will value kindness and have a commitment to high-quality service, with responsibilities including personal care and emotional support for residents.

Benefits

Higher than average pay rates

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Life assurance cover

Learning and development opportunities

GP online service for you and your children under 16

Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores

Wellbeing support

Free onsite parking

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect.
• Full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Caring for residents' physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Assisting with personal care activities.
• Engaging in activities within the care home.

Skills

Kindness

Compassion

Communication

Job description

About The Role

Please note that this is a full-time role working 38.5 hours per week on day shifts, from 8am to 8pm. Full flexibility is required.

As a Care Assistant at HC-One, you will value kindness above all, which influences every aspect of our care. Every team member understands that our residents are individuals with their own stories.

Joining HC-One offers a wonderful opportunity to give back to those we care for. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed Care Assistant to join the team at Mountview, focusing on providing high-quality service at all times.

Your responsibilities include caring for the physical and emotional wellbeing and social needs of residents, 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. Engage in activities within the care home, support residents with mobility aids, provide emotional support to distressed or confused residents, and care for those at the end of their lives, always prioritizing their wellbeing.

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 staff are required to attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and undertake additional training as needed. You should also be able to seek advice and report concerns, escalating issues if necessary.

About The Company

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

We believe in five key qualities, known as Kindness the HC-One Way: curiosity, compassion, creativity, courage, and reliability. We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves, learning from each other to better serve our communities.

Our dedicated team strives 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 for progression into regional and national roles.

We will provide full training, making this a great opportunity to learn new skills. In return, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits to support your wellbeing:

• Higher than average pay rates
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Life assurance cover
• Learning and development opportunities, including qualifications
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Learning from experienced colleagues in a supportive team
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Wellbeing support, including a confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Purpose-built, luxury work environment
• Free onsite parking and accessible transport links
• Refer a friend scheme