Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Stevenage is looking for a compassionate Care Assistant to support the physical, emotional, and social wellbeing of residents. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care and maintaining residents' dignity. The position offers competitive pay, a great work-life balance, and a variety of benefits including paid training and company pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Free uniform

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

28 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK is mandatory.
• Experience in personal care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities and personal care.
• Safeguard residents by recognising signs of abuse, harm or neglect.
• Respond to residents with empathy and professionalism.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

At HC-One, kindness is at the heart of everything we do across our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Our residents are people with their own stories to tell, and by joining us you’ll have the chance to give something back while helping them live with dignity and purpose.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and committed Care Assistant to join our team. Working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, you’ll support the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of our residents. This includes personal care such as washing, dressing, hygiene and meals, as well as helping with daily activities in the home. You’ll deliver care that comes from the heart - making sure residents never lose their individuality. Whether you’re supporting someone with limited mobility, offering comfort to a resident who is distressed, or providing compassionate end-of-life care, you’ll always put their wellbeing first.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

About HC-One and our values

At HC-One, kindness is more than a word - it’s a way of life. We believe that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, so we can support them to live their best possible lives. To provide the kindest possible care, everyone at HC-One brings and nurtures five key qualities—what we call Kindness the HC-One Way:

• We are curious - asking questions, seeking to understand.
• We are compassionate - walking in the shoes of others.
• We are creative - finding practical ways to make things happen.
• We are courageous - supporting residents to live the life they choose.
• And we are dependable - people can always count on us.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities and personal care (washing, dressing, hygiene, meals) under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. • Support physical, emotional and social wellbeing and help maintain residents’ dignity and individuality. • Assist residents with mobility and daily activities as needed. • Respond to residents with empathy and professionalism, including during distress or end-of-life care. • Safeguard residents by recognising signs of abuse, harm or neglect and reporting concerns as required. • Participate in safeguarding training and ongoing development as part of role requirements.

Qualifications and requirements

• Right to work in the UK (the role is not open to sponsorship or visa holders on time-limited visas).

Rewards & Benefits

You will enjoy access to a wide range of benefits and services to support your well-being:

• 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 - financial wellbeing and flexible pay access
• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Colleague discounts on 1600+ high street offers
• Employee Assistance Programme for well-being support

Please note: We are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the full right to work in the UK. We cannot offer sponsorship or accept applications from those on time-limited visas. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be progressed.