Care Assistant

HC-One; Redcar; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Care Assistant to support the physical, emotional, and social wellbeing of residents in a compassionate environment. This role involves providing personal care, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring residents' dignity. Ideal for those looking to start a fulfilling career in care, offering great work-life balance and development opportunities.

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

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer-a-friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care is preferred.
• Ability to support residents' emotional and social wellbeing.
• Understanding of safeguarding practices in care.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with daily activities.
• Assist with meals and personal hygiene.
• Engage with digital care planning initiatives.

Skills

Personal care support

Emotional support

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Care Assistant role at HC-One. Working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, you’ll support the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of residents in our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Responsibilities include personal care (washing, dressing, hygiene and meals) and helping with daily activities to support residents’ dignity and individuality. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and training is required for the role.

About HC-One

HC-One is dedicated to kindness as a way of life. We support residents to live their best possible lives and emphasise five key qualities: curiosity, compassion, creativity, courage and dependability. We champion inclusivity and are enhancing our digital care planning to streamline care and improve outcomes. We invest in personal and professional development for colleagues, with clear career pathways and ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with daily activities to ensure residents’ dignity and individuality.
• Support residents’ physical, emotional and social wellbeing.
• Assist with meals and personal hygiene as part of daily routines.
• Recognise safeguarding signs and know how to respond, including escalation if needed; attend safeguarding training and additional role-appropriate training.
• Engage with digital care planning initiatives and adapt to technology as needed.

Benefits

• Great work-life balance
• Competitive hourly rate subject to 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 inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream for flexible access to pay
• Learning and development opportunities and support for qualifications
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Colleague discounts and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition schemes such as “Kindness in Care” and Long Service Awards
• Refer-a-friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral

About You

Not Specified

About The Company

Not Specified

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at HC-One. We are located in Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough and surrounding areas.