Care Assistant

HC One; St Helens; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant to join their team in St Helens. The role involves supporting residents with personal care and ensuring their emotional well-being in a nurturing environment. Successful candidates will receive comprehensive training and enjoy numerous benefits as part of a caring team.

Benefits

Great work-life balance

Competitive hourly rate based on experience

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Able to support physical, emotional, and social needs of residents.
• Experience in personal care activities like bathing and dressing.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities such as washing and dressing.
• Provide emotional support and care for residents, including at end-of-life.
• Recognize signs of abuse and take appropriate action.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Training in Safeguarding

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, responsibilities include supporting the physical and emotional well-being and social needs of residents. Assisting 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 maintain their dignity and individuality. This includes helping those with limited mobility, providing emotional support, and caring for residents 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 the appropriate actions to take. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training and undertake additional role-specific training, with the ability to seek advice and escalate concerns when necessary.

About HC-One

At HC-One, kindness is more than a word. It is a core belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, supporting them to lead their best lives.

We value five key qualities in our team members: Curious, Compassionate, Creative, Courageous, and Counted on. We promote inclusivity and foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves.

Our dedicated colleagues strive to deliver outstanding care and support their professional and personal growth through career pathways, CPD, and postgraduate programs. HC-One invests in your development with opportunities for progression into regional and national roles.

We provide full training and a range of benefits to support your well-being, including:

• Great work-life balance
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream for flexible pay access
• Learning and development support
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Learning from experienced colleagues
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support
• Recognition schemes like 'Kindness in Care' and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000 per referral

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.