Flex Force Care Assistant

HC-One Ltd.; Morpeth, North East, North Shields; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

HC-One Ltd. is seeking enthusiastic Care Assistants for its Flex Force team in Morpeth. This role offers flexible shifts across various care homes, allowing you to earn while gaining valuable experience in the care sector. You'll provide essential support to residents, ensuring their dignity and well-being in a compassionate environment.

Benefits

Permanent contract with guaranteed hours and pay

Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle

Pay progression with experience

Paid annual leave

Learning and development opportunities

Life assurance and pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Uniform and DBS/PVG checks

Qualifications

• Ability to support residents with personal care activities.
• Flexibility to adapt to varying shift patterns.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Supporting residents with personal care activities such as washing and dressing.
• Helping residents with limited mobility.
• Taking responsibility for the well-being of residents.

Skills

Kindness

Compassion

Flexibility

Curiosity

Job description

About The Role

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 Northumberland, 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 maintaining control over your schedule.

The homes include:

• Foxton Court - Loansdean, Morpeth, Northumberland, UK, NE61 2BT
• Ashington Grange - Northumberland, UK, NE63 9LJ
• Hartford Court - Northumberland, UK, NE23 1DA
• Eastbourne House - Tyne and Wear, UK, NE26 1PG
• Redesdale Court - Rake Ln, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, UK, NE29 9QS

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 that includes 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 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 prioritize their well-being.

Duties 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 well-being 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 of possible abuse, harm, or neglect and know what to do if concerns arise. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training and undertake additional training as appropriate. 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 so we can support them to lead their best possible life.

To provide the kindest care, we value five qualities in every team member, supported and coached daily: Kindness the HC-One Way. These qualities are:

• Curious - asking questions and seeking understanding
• Compassionate - walking in others’ shoes
• Creative - using imagination practically
• Courageous - supporting residents to live their best lives
• Counted on - dependable and reliable

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

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

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

• 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 passionate about inclusivity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We aim for a quick onboarding process to get you started with us promptly.