Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading company in elderly care seeks a dedicated Care Assistant to provide compassionate support in various care settings. Responsibilities include personal care and emotional support under the guidance of nursing staff. With a focus on dignity and individualized care, this role is vital in enhancing the quality of life for residents.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream for financial wellbeing

Award-winning learning and development

GP online service

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes for kindness

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care activities.
• Ability to assist those with limited mobility.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities such as washing and dressing.
• Provide emotional support and care to residents.
• Recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect as part of safeguarding duties.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Empathy

Job description

About The Role

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.

Please be aware this is for night shift only.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Care Assistant to join our team. Whether providing long or short-term, convalescence, respite, or palliative care, our focus is on delivering the highest quality service at all times. Do you fit this role?

About The Company

We’ll provide full training, offering a great opportunity to learn new skills. In return, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits to support your well-being throughout your career as a Care Assistant. We are committed to investing in you and providing additional support, including:

• Hourly rate subject to 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 inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible pay access
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities, including qualifications
• GP online service for 24/7 GP consultations, available to you and your children under 16
• Learning from experienced colleagues in a supportive team
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Wellbeing support through a confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition schemes like ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme offering up to £1000 per referral

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to join our HC-One family. We aim for a quick onboarding process from offer to start date.

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About You

As a Care Assistant, you will work under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, responsible for residents’ physical, emotional, and social needs. Your duties include assisting with personal care activities such as washing, hygiene, dressing, and meals.

You will deliver care with compassion, ensuring residents maintain their dignity and individuality. Your involvement may include helping those with limited mobility, providing emotional support to distressed residents, or caring for individuals at the end of their life, always prioritizing their well-being.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You should be able to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know how to respond appropriately. All staff must attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and can seek advice and escalate concerns as needed.