Care Assistant

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

Job summary

HC-One is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join their team in Morpeth. The role involves providing high-quality care to residents, assisting with personal care activities, and ensuring their emotional and social well-being. The position offers a supportive environment with a focus on personal and professional development for all employees.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Competitive hourly rates

Free uniform

28 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Ability to assist with personal care activities.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures is critical.
• Willingness to undergo further training.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care such as washing and dressing.
• Support physical and emotional well-being of residents.
• Safeguard residents by recognizing signs of abuse or harm.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding Awareness

Education

Relevant Care Training

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.

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'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 truly comes from the heart, ensuring residents maintain their dignity and individuality. You will be involved in general activities within the care home, helping residents with mobility aids, providing emotional support, and delivering 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 procedures to follow if concerns arise. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training suitable for their role and to undertake additional training as needed. You should also be able to seek advice and escalate concerns appropriately.

About HC-One

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 dependability. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse workforce helps us better serve our communities.

We are committed to supporting our staff's professional and personal growth through career pathways, CPD, and postgraduate programs. HC-One invests in its employees with opportunities for advancement into regional and national roles.

We provide comprehensive training and a range of benefits to support your well-being, including:

• Work-life balance
• Competitive hourly rates based on experience and qualifications
• Paid enhanced DBS/PVG checks
• 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
• Opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues
• Discounts at over 1600 retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme for support with physical, mental, and financial issues
• Recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
• Refer a Friend scheme offering up to £1000 per successful referral

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive working environment. We aim for a swift onboarding process, providing full support from offer to start date.