Care Assistant

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

Job summary

HC-One is seeking a Care Assistant to join their team. The role involves providing compassionate care to residents, assisting with personal care, and ensuring their dignity and individuality are maintained. Applicants should be committed to safeguarding and supporting residents' well-being. HC-One values inclusivity and offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

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

Group life assurance

Wagestream for financial well-being

Learning and development support

GP online services

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Assist residents with personal care activities.
• Recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect.
• Attend safeguarding training relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care that prioritizes residents' dignity and individuality.
• Engage in activities within the care home.
• Provide emotional support and end-of-life care.

Skills

Compassionate

Creative

Courageous

Curious

Reliable

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.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed Care Assistant to join our care home team. Whether providing long-term or 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 needs of our residents. Your duties will include assisting residents with personal care activities, such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing, and helping with meals.

Deliver care that genuinely comes from the heart, ensuring our residents maintain their dignity and individuality. Engage in activities within the care home, support residents with mobility aids, offer emotional support, and 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 relevant to their role and to undertake additional training as needed. You should also be able to seek advice and report concerns, including escalation if 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.

To provide the kindest care, we value five key qualities in our team members, known as Kindness the HC-One Way:

• Curious - asking questions, seeking understanding
• Compassionate - walking in others' shoes
• Creative - using imagination practically
• Courageous - supporting residents to live as they wish
• 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 our communities.

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

We offer full training and 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
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream for financial well-being
• Learning and development support
• GP online services for you and your children under 16
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support
• 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 inclusive practices. We aim for a quick onboarding process, providing full support from offer to start date.