Care Assistant

HC-One Ltd.; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join HC-One as a Night Care Assistant and make a real difference in the lives of our residents. You will provide essential care services under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, ensuring the well-being and personal dignity of each individual. This role offers extensive training, a supportive work environment, and a range of benefits to support your personal and professional growth. If you are committed to delivering the highest quality care with compassion, we invite you to apply and join our dedicated team.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance cover

Recognition schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible access to pay

Qualifications

• Experience in care role preferred, but full training will be provided.
• Ability to assist with personal care activities.
• Capability to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to residents.
• Assist with hygiene, dressing, and helping with meals.
• Deliver compassionate care while prioritizing residents' dignity.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Empathy

Emotional Support

Education

Willingness to undertake training

Job description

About The Role

As a Night Care Assistant at HC-One, you’ll prioritize kindness in every aspect of your work. Our care homes provide Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care, where staff understand that our residents are individuals with their own stories. Joining HC-One offers a wonderful opportunity to give back to those residents.

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

About The Company

We offer full training, making this a great opportunity to learn new skills. In return, you will have access to a wide range of benefits supporting your physical and psychological well-being. Throughout your career as a Care Assistant, we will invest in your development and provide additional support and benefits, 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 access to pay as you need it
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities, including support to achieve qualifications
• GP online - 24/7 GP consultations via an interactive app, available to you and your children under 16
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding team
• Colleague discounts - access to over 1600 high street discounts
• Wellbeing support through a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7 support for physical, mental, and financial issues
• Recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme with rewards up to £1000 per referral

We are committed to inclusivity, ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and aim for a quick onboarding process from offer to start date.

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About You

Under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for the physical, emotional, and social needs of residents. This includes assisting with personal care activities such as washing, hygiene, dressing, and helping with meals.

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

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. It’s essential that you can recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect, and know the procedures for reporting concerns. All staff are required to attend safeguarding training and undertake additional relevant training, seeking advice and escalating concerns as necessary.