Flex Force Care Assistant

HC-One; Aberdare; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job description

At HC-One, we are looking for enthusiastic and committed Care Assistants to join our Flex Force team.

If you’re looking to earn extra money while gaining valuable experience in the care sector, Flex Force is the perfect solution. With contracted hours and guaranteed set pay each month, you’ll also enjoy the freedom to choose shifts that fit around your family life or other commitments. Shifts will be offered across our care homes in the area, Rhondda Cynon Taff, providing you with a variety of opportunities and flexibility to shape your working week.

Shifts are scheduled between Monday and Sunday and may not always be consecutive, including days, nights, and weekends. Flexibility is key to being a Flex Force Care Assistant, as it ensures you can adapt to the needs of our homes while still maintaining control over your schedule.

The homes include Meadowlands, Aberpennar, and Quarry Hall.

About The Role

As a Flexible 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.

Whether providing long- or short-term care, including respite and palliative care, our focus is always on providing the kindest and highest quality care.

Delivering a level of care that truly comes from the heart. It’s about making sure our residents never lose their dignity or sense of individuality as you get involved in general activities within the care home. And, whether you’re helping someone with limited mobility to learn to use an aid, offering emotional support to a confused or distressed resident, or delivering end-of-life care, you’ll always have their well-being in mind above anything else.

Duties are varied but will include:

• Supporting Residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing, and assisting with meals
• Helping Residents with limited mobility
• Taking responsibility for the wellbeing of Residents on and off site

A driving license with access to a vehicle would be advantageous but is not essential.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. It is important that you can recognize signs that may indicate possible abuse, harm, or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if concerns arise. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and undertake additional training in related areas. You should also be able to seek advice and report concerns, including escalation 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, enabling us to support them to lead their best possible life.

To provide the kindest care, we emphasize five qualities we call Kindness the HC-One Way: Curious (asking questions, seeking understanding), Compassionate (walking in others' shoes), Creative (imagination to improve lives), Courageous (supporting residents to live the way they want), and Counted on (reliable support).

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

As part of the Flex Force, you’ll receive full training, offering a great opportunity to grow your experience in the care sector.

In return, we will invest in your career as a Care Assistant, with benefits including:

• A permanent contract with guaranteed hours and pay
• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
• Pay progression with experience
• Opportunities close to home
• Paid annual leave
• Learning and development opportunities
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free Uniform and DBS/PVG checks

We are committed to supporting our colleagues to be their authentic selves.