Care Assistant

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

Job summary

HC-One is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join their team in Tregof. The role involves assisting residents with personal care, providing emotional support, and ensuring a high standard of care in a compassionate environment. Training is provided, and there are opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Competitive hourly rate

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meals during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes

Referral scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to recognize signs of abuse and harm.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
• Experience in personal care activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities such as washing, dressing, and helping with meals.
• Deliver emotional support to residents.
• Participate in safeguarding training.
• Support residents' dignity and individuality.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Courageous

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, you'll be responsible for the physical and emotional well-being and social needs of our residents. This includes assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing, and helping with meals.

Delivering care that comes from the heart, ensuring residents maintain their dignity and individuality. You may help someone with limited mobility learn to use an aid, offer emotional support to confused or distressed residents, or provide end-of-life care, 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 act if concerns arise. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training and undertake additional role-specific training. You should also be able to seek advice and report concerns, including escalation if 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 so we can support them to lead their best possible life.

We embody five key qualities, known as Kindness the HC-One Way:

• Curious: asking questions, seeking to understand
• Compassionate: walking in others' shoes
• Creative: using imagination practically
• Courageous: supporting residents to live as they wish
• Counted on: reliable and dependable

We promote inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse workforce helps us better serve our communities.

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

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

• Work-life balance
• Competitive hourly rate based on 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 under 16
• Learning from experienced colleagues
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 outlets
• Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support
• Recognition schemes like Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
• Referral scheme of up to £1000 per successful hire

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to a quick onboarding process with full support from day one.