Care Assistant (IDEAL)

HC-One; Sandbach; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned care provider in Sandbach seeks a committed Care Assistant to join their team. The role emphasizes assisting with personal care, supporting residents' independence, and compassionate care. Ideal candidates should have experience in personal care activities and a commitment to safeguarding. This position offers competitive benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days’ annual leave

Life assurance cover

Award-winning learning and development support

GP online service

Colleague discounts

Wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care activities such as washing, dressing, and hygiene.
• Ability to support residents with limited mobility and end-of-life care.
• Understanding of safeguarding protocols and reporting concerns.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care activities and meals.
• Support general activities within the home.
• Recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Independence support

Job description

Overview

At HC-One, kindness is at the heart of everything we do. We aim to deliver the highest quality service, supporting residents with dignity and individuality. We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Care Assistant to join the team; the role focuses on the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of residents, including assistance with personal care, daily activities, and providing compassionate support.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. All colleagues attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and are encouraged to report concerns or escalate when action is not taken.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care activities (washing, dressing, personal hygiene) and meals.
• Support general activities within the home and help residents maintain independence and dignity.
• Provide care with empathy, including support for residents with limited mobility and end-of-life care where appropriate.
• Recognise signs of possible abuse, harm or neglect and know how to report concerns.

About HC-One

We believe caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, helping residents live their best possible lives. Our approach is built on five key qualities, the Kindness the HC-One Way:

• We are curious – asking questions and seeking to understand.
• We are compassionate – walking in the shoes of others.
• We are creative – finding practical ways to make things happen.
• We are courageous – supporting residents to live the life they choose.
• We are dependable – people can always count on us.

Working with us

We champion inclusivity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are enhancing digital care planning to streamline care and improve outcomes. We provide development opportunities, clear career pathways, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Please note: We can only consider applications from individuals who already have the full right to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship and cannot progress applications from those on a time-limited visa.

Rewards & Benefits

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days’ annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Life assurance cover
• Award-winning learning and development; support to achieve qualifications
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Colleague discounts on high street brands
• Wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme

Note: Job locations and working patterns may vary by vacancy. Some posts may be full-time or part-time with varying hours across a seven-day rota.