Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join their team. The role involves assisting residents with personal care, promoting their dignity and individuality, and providing emotional support. Ideal candidates will embody kindness and compassion, and be committed to safeguarding the well-being of residents. This position offers a range of benefits including a competitive hourly rate and development opportunities.

Benefits

Great work-life balance

Competitive hourly rate

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meals during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Commitment to providing high-quality care.
• Ability to assist with personal care activities.
• Recognize signs of abuse or neglect.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities.
• Provide emotional support to residents.
• Deliver end-of-life care with compassion.

Skills

Kindness

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding Awareness

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 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 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 genuinely comes from the heart, ensuring residents retain their dignity and sense of individuality. You may help those with limited mobility learn to use aids, offer emotional support to confused or distressed residents, or provide end-of-life care, always prioritizing their well-being.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. It is essential that you can recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know how to act on concerns. 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 belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, supporting them to lead their best possible life.

We embody five qualities known as the HC-One Way: curiosity, compassion, creativity, courage, and supportiveness. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and can be themselves, learning from each other to better serve our communities.

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

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

• Great 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 services
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 retailers
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition schemes like ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000 per referral

We are committed to inclusive practices and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We aim for a quick onboarding process, providing full support from offer to start date.