Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join their team in Milton Keynes. The role involves supporting residents with personal care, ensuring their dignity, and providing emotional support. Candidates should demonstrate kindness, compassion, and reliability, contributing to a nurturing environment. Comprehensive training and development opportunities are provided, along with a range of benefits to support well-being.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Competitive hourly rate

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meals during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days' annual leave

Group life assurance

Wagestream for flexible pay access

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Assist residents with personal care activities.
• Recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for physical and emotional well-being of residents.
• Deliver end-of-life care and support residents' independence.

Skills

Compassionate

Curious

Creative

Courageous

Reliable

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.

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 and emotional well-being and social needs of our residents. This includes assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing, and helping with meals.

Delivering a level of care that truly comes from the heart involves ensuring our residents never lose their dignity or sense of individuality. You'll be involved in activities within the care home, helping residents with limited mobility, offering emotional support, or delivering end-of-life care, always prioritizing their well-being.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. It is important that you can recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know how to act if concerns arise. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training as needed. You should also be able to seek advice and report concerns, escalating issues if 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 lives.

To provide the kindest care, we value five key qualities that everyone in our team demonstrates and supports daily: Kindness the HC-One Way. These are:

• Curious: asking questions, seeking understanding
• Compassionate: walking in others' shoes
• Creative: using imagination practically
• Courageous: supporting residents' independence
• Counted on: reliable and dependable

We promote inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse workforce helps us better serve our communities.

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

We provide comprehensive training and a range 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 consultations for you and your children under 16
• Learning from experienced colleagues
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 outlets
• Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support
• Recognition schemes like 'Kindness in Care' and Long Service Awards
• Referral scheme with rewards up to £1000 per successful hire

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive working environment. We aim for a swift onboarding process with full support throughout your journey with us.