Care Assistant

HC One; Pudsey; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

HC-One is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to provide exceptional care in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include assisting residents with personal care, engaging in activities to enhance well-being, and ensuring dignity and individuality. Join a team that values kindness and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Great work-life balance

Competitive hourly rate

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meals during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance

Wagestream for flexible pay

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes

Referral bonus scheme up to £1000

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed individual.
• Ability to deliver care that comes from the heart.
• Willingness to engage in safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities.
• Engage in activities to support residents' well-being.
• Recognize and report signs of abuse or neglect.

Skills

Compassion

Emotional support

Personal care

Mobility assistance

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.

Right now, we're looking for an enthusiastic and committed Care Assistant to join the team at our care home. Whether we're providing long or short-term, convalescence, respite or palliative care, our focus is on providing 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 and emotional well-being and social needs of our residents. This includes assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing, and helping with meals.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering care that comes from the heart, ensuring residents' dignity and individuality.
• Engaging in activities within the care home to support residents' well-being.
• Assisting residents with mobility, emotional support, and end-of-life care, always prioritizing their well-being.
• Recognizing and reporting signs of abuse, harm, or neglect, and attending safeguarding training as required.

About HC-One

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

Our team embodies five core qualities: curiosity, compassion, creativity, courage, and dependability, which we call Kindness the HC-One Way.

We promote inclusivity and value diversity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels appreciated and can be themselves.

Our dedicated colleagues strive to deliver outstanding care and support their professional growth through career pathways, CPD, and postgraduate programs. We invest in our staff with opportunities for advancement into regional and national roles.

Benefits include:

• Great 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 flexible pay
• Learning and development opportunities
• GP online services for staff and their children under 16
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme for support on physical, mental, and financial issues
• Recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
• Referral bonus scheme up to £1000 per successful hire

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.