Care Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a leading care provider as a Care Assistant, where kindness is at the heart of everything we do. You will support residents with personal care, ensuring their dignity and individuality are respected. With a focus on delivering the highest quality service, you'll work alongside a dedicated team to enhance the lives of those in our care. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, all within a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusivity.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Competitive hourly rates

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG checks

Free uniform

Nutritious meals during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance

Financial wellbeing support

Learning and development programs

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and support to residents.
• Ability to recognize and report safeguarding concerns.

Responsibilities

• Support physical, emotional, and social needs of residents.
• Assist with personal care activities like washing and dressing.
• Provide emotional support and end-of-life care.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Curiosity

Creativity

Courage

Job description

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.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and committed Care Assistant to join our team. Whether providing long-term or short-term, convalescence, respite, or palliative care, our focus is on delivering the highest quality service at all times.

Responsibilities include:

• Working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse to support the physical, emotional, and social needs of residents.
• Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, hygiene, dressing, and meals.
• Providing care that respects residents' dignity and individuality.
• Supporting residents with mobility, emotional support, or end-of-life care, always prioritizing their well-being.
• Recognizing and reporting safeguarding concerns, attending relevant training, and escalating issues as necessary.

About HC-One

At HC-One, kindness is more than a word—it's a core belief. We support residents to lead their best lives by caring about what matters most to them.

Our team embodies five key qualities: Curiosity, Compassion, Creativity, Courage, and Reliability, which we call Kindness the HC-One Way. We promote inclusivity and value diversity within our workforce, which helps us better serve our communities.

We are committed to the professional growth of our colleagues, offering career pathways, training, and development opportunities, including postgraduate programs. HC-One invests in its staff with numerous benefits to support well-being:

• Work-life balance
• Competitive hourly rates based on experience and qualifications
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG checks
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meals during shifts of eight hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Financial wellbeing support via Wagestream
• Learning and development programs with qualification support
• Access to GP online services for staff and their children under 16
• Learning from experienced colleagues in a supportive team
• Colleague discounts at over 1,600 high street stores
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme for mental, physical, and financial support
• Recognition schemes such as 'Kindness in Care' and Long Service Awards
• Referral scheme offering up to £1,000 per successful hire

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to a quick onboarding process with full support throughout your journey with us.