Care Assistant

HC-One; Stanley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

HC-One is seeking committed Care Assistants to provide compassionate personal and emotional support. You will help maintain the dignity and well-being of residents in various care settings, ensuring they receive the best possible quality of care. This role is essential for supporting individuals with diverse needs, including those requiring terminal care.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meals during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Group life assurance

Wagestream for flexible pay access

Learning and development opportunities

GP online service for you and your children

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes like 'Kindness in Care'

Qualifications

• Experience with personal care activities and safeguarding.
• Ability to provide emotional support and assist residents with limited mobility.
• Commitment to undergo safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care such as hygiene and dressing.
• Provide emotional and physical support to enhance well-being.
• Recognize signs of abuse or neglect and take appropriate action.

Skills

Compassion

Emotional Support

Personal Care

Job description

Annfield Plain, Stanley, Durham, England
DH9

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 back to those people.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and committed Care Assistant to join our team. Whether providing long-term, short-term, convalescence, respite, or palliative care, our focus is on delivering 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, emotional, and social well-being of our residents. Your duties include assisting with personal care activities such as washing, hygiene, dressing, and helping with meals.

Deliver care that comes from the heart, ensuring residents maintain their dignity and individuality. You may help residents with limited mobility, provide emotional support, or care for those 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 relevant training.

About HC-One

At HC-One, kindness is more than a word; it's a core belief. Caring for people means caring about what matters most to them so we can support them to lead their best lives.

Our team embodies five key qualities: Curious, Compassionate, Creative, Courageous, and Counted on. We foster inclusivity and support our diverse workforce to learn from each other and better serve our communities.

We are committed to developing our staff through career pathways, CPD, and postgraduate programs, offering opportunities for progression into regional and national roles.

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

• An 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 including bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream for flexible pay access
• Learning and development opportunities
• GP online service for you and your children
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Free Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support
• Recognition schemes like 'Kindness in Care' and Long Service Awards

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