Care Assistant

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

Job summary

HC-One is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to provide high-quality care in our residential homes. You will support residents with personal care and emotional needs, ensuring their dignity and well-being. Join us to make a meaningful difference in their lives while benefiting from comprehensive training and development opportunities.

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 under 16

Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes like ‘Kindness in Care’

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care activities.
• Ability to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities.
• Provide emotional support to residents.
• Ensure residents' dignity and individuality are maintained.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Safeguarding training

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.

Right now, we’re looking for an enthusiastic and committed Care Assistant to join the team at our care home. Whether providing long or 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 will be responsible for the physical, emotional, and social well-being of our residents. Your duties include assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing, and helping with meals.

You will deliver care that comes from the heart, ensuring residents retain their dignity and individuality. This includes helping those with limited mobility, offering emotional support to confused or distressed residents, or providing 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 the appropriate actions to take. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and to seek advice and escalate concerns when necessary.

About HC-One

At HC-One, kindness is more than a word; it is a core value. We believe caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, supporting them to lead their best lives.

Our team embodies five key qualities, known as Kindness the HC-One Way:
• Curious: asking questions, seeking understanding.
• Compassionate: walking in others' shoes.
• Creative and practical: using imagination to make a difference.
• Courageous: supporting residents to live the life they want.
• Reliable: being someone residents and colleagues can count on.

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, offering opportunities for progression into regional and national roles.

We provide full training and a range 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 under 16
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support
• Recognition schemes like ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service awards