Care Assistant

HC-One Ltd.; Spennymoor; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant for night shifts. This role is vital in providing compassionate support to residents, ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met. You'll be part of a committed team that values kindness and dignity in care. The position offers comprehensive training, a supportive environment, and a range of benefits to enhance your well-being. Join a workplace that prioritizes inclusivity and personal growth, making a real difference in the lives of those you care for.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meals during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance cover

Financial wellbeing access

Award-winning learning and development

24/7 GP consultation

Colleague discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to provide personal care and support to residents.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities such as washing and dressing.
• Deliver emotional support and ensure residents' dignity.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Personal Care

Teamwork

Safeguarding Awareness

Education

Care Assistant Training

Job description

About The Role

In your role as a Care Assistant for our night shift 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. Do you fit this role?

Please be aware this is for night shift only.

About The Company

We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy access to a variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being, and throughout your career as a Care Assistant, we will invest in you. Additional support and benefits include:

• Hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications.
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• During a shift of eight hours or more, a nutritious meal will be available
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online - a service providing around-the-clock GP consultation via an interactive app, available to you and your children under 16
• An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.
• Colleague discounts – Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives colleagues and their family access to 24/7 support for physical, mental, and financial issues
• Excellent recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• An attractive refer-a-friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role

We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritize inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family. We are committed to providing a quick turnaround from job offer to start date.

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About You

As a Care Assistant under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for the physical, emotional, and social needs of our residents. You will assist residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing, and helping with meals.

Delivering care that truly comes from the heart, ensuring residents never lose their dignity or sense of individuality. You might help someone with limited mobility learn to use an aid, offer emotional support to a confused or distressed resident, or provide end-of-life care. Always prioritize their well-being.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You should be able to recognize signs of possible abuse, harm, or neglect and know what to do if concerns arise. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and to undertake additional training as needed. You should also be able to seek advice and report concerns appropriately, including escalation if necessary.