Care Assistant

HC-One Ltd.; North East, Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

As a Care Assistant at a leading care provider, you will value kindness and provide high-quality care to residents in various settings. Your role involves assisting with personal care, delivering emotional support, and ensuring the well-being of individuals, particularly those with limited mobility or at the end of their lives. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days of annual leave

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream — flexible access to pay

Award-winning training and development

GP online — 24/7 virtual consultations

Colleague discounts at over 1600 stores

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Responsible for physical, emotional, and social well-being of residents.
• Assisting with personal care activities such as washing and dressing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate care that preserves residents’ dignity.
• Recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and respond appropriately.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Job description

About The Role

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 working here understands that our residents are individuals with their own stories. Joining HC-One offers a wonderful opportunity to give back to these individuals.

We are currently seeking enthusiastic and committed Care Assistants to join our team. Whether providing long-term, short-term, convalescence, respite, or palliative care, our focus remains on delivering the highest quality service at all times. Do you fit this role?

Please note we have full-time and part-time roles available for both day and night shifts.

About The Company

We provide full training, making this a great opportunity to learn new skills. In return, you will enjoy a variety of benefits and support to enhance your well-being and career development, including:

• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications.
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG.
• Free uniform.
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more.
• Company pension scheme.
• 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Group life assurance cover.
• Wagestream — flexible access to pay and financial wellbeing support.
• Award-winning training and development opportunities to achieve qualifications.
• GP online — 24/7 virtual GP consultations for you and your children under 16.
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues within a dedicated team.
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores.
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support.
• Recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards.
• Refer-a-Friend scheme offering up to £1000 per successful referral.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to join our HC-One family. We aim for a quick onboarding process from offer to start date.

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About You

As a Care Assistant working 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 with personal care activities such as washing, hygiene, dressing, and meal assistance.

You will deliver compassionate care that preserves residents’ dignity and individuality. This includes helping those with limited mobility, providing emotional support to distressed or confused residents, and caring for individuals at the end of their lives, always prioritizing their well-being.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You should be able to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know how to respond appropriately. All staff are required to attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and are encouraged to seek advice and escalate concerns when necessary.