Care Assistant

HC-One Ltd.; Sandbach; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Sandbach is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant. You will support residents with personal care, mobility, and emotional wellbeing, ensuring dignity and comfort. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities and offering end-of-life care. The ideal candidate values kindness and is committed to safeguarding. This role offers comprehensive training and benefits, including a pension scheme and 28 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Life assurance cover

Award-winning learning and development

GP online consultations

Colleague discounts

Free Employee Assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care to individuals with varying needs.
• Ability to offer emotional support to residents.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care focused on residents’ physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Assist with personal care activities such as washing and dressing.
• Support residents with mobility and participate in activities within the care home.

Skills

Compassionate care

Personal care assistance

Mobility support

Emotional support

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Overview

As a Care Assistant at HC-One, you value kindness above all. You’ll support residents who are people with their own stories, helping them maintain dignity and individuality. You will join the team at Elworth Grange to provide the highest quality care at all times, focusing on physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.

Your responsibilities include assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing, and meals. You will be involved in general activities within the care home, helping residents with limited mobility to use aids, offering emotional support, and delivering care to residents at the end of life with wellbeing at the forefront.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You should be able to recognise signs of possible abuse, harm, or neglect and know what to do if concerns arise. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training as needed. You should be able to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

About HC-One: kindness is more than a word — it’s a way of life. HC-One supports residents to live their best possible lives and champions five key qualities in the HC-One Way.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care focused on residents’ physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Assist with personal care activities (washing, hygiene, dressing) and meals.
• Support residents with mobility and the use of aids; participate in activities within the care home.
• Offer emotional support to distressed residents and deliver end-of-life care with dignity.

Qualifications & Training

Safeguarding training relevant to the role and ongoing development are required. You should be able to seek advice, report concerns, and escalate when necessary. HC-One supports personal and professional development including clear career pathways and professional qualification opportunities.

Benefits

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Life assurance cover for all colleagues
• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online — around-the-clock GP consultation via an app (for you and your children under 16)
• Opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues as part of a committed team
• Colleague discounts — access to over 1,600 high street discounts
• Wellbeing — free, confidential Employee Assistance