Care Assistant

HC-One; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

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.

Note: This role is for part-time early or late shifts, 24.5 hours/week, and full-time days, 38.5 hours/week, with a 3 days on/3 days off schedule.

By joining HC-One, you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give back to those in your care.

We’re 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.

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 with personal care activities such as washing, hygiene, dressing, and helping with meals.

You will deliver care that comes from the heart, ensuring residents retain their dignity and individuality. This involves engaging in activities within the care home, supporting those with limited mobility, providing emotional support, and caring for residents 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 related training, with the ability to seek advice and escalate concerns if necessary.

About HC-One

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

We embody five key qualities, called Kindness the HC-One Way:
- Curious: Asking questions, seeking understanding.
- Compassionate: Walking in others’ shoes.
- Creative: Using imagination to innovate.
- Courageous: Supporting residents to live their preferred lives.
- Counted on: Reliable and dependable.

We promote inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and free to be themselves. Our diverse workforce enhances our ability to serve the community effectively.

Our dedicated team strives to deliver outstanding care. We support our staff’s professional and personal growth through career pathways, CPD, and postgraduate programs, offering opportunities to progress into regional and national roles.

Benefits

We provide full training and a wide array 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
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support
• Recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• Referral scheme offering up to £1000 per successful hire

We are committed to inclusive practices and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We aim to ensure a swift onboarding process with full support from day one.

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