Night Senior Care Assistant (Copy)

Integrated Care System; Leicester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Senior Care Assistant for night shifts in Leicester, responsible for personalized resident care and team leadership. This role emphasizes kindness and high standards of care, offering competitive pay and extensive professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Higher than average pay rates

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Life assurance

Learning and development programs

GP online service for colleagues and their children under 16

Staff discounts at over 1600 high street stores

Employee Assistance Programme

Purpose-built luxury home environment

Free onsite parking

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Desirable qualifications include S/NVQ or Diploma in Health & Social Care.
• Experience in care roles preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to attend safeguarding training and additional relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver care that promotes residents' security, dignity, and independence.
• Assist with daily activities and medication administration.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants and maintain high care standards.

Skills

Empathy

Team Leadership

Communication

Kindness

Flexibility

Education

S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

As a Senior Care Assistant at HC One, kindness is at the core of everything you do. It influences every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. Every team member understands that our residents are individuals with their own stories, and by joining us, you'll have a wonderful opportunity to give back to those people.

Main duties of the job

This role involves planning and delivering care that promotes residents' security, dignity, and independence. You'll influence the care team and support residents by assisting with daily activities, end-of-life care, and communicating with families, always with kindness.

About us

HC-One's purpose is to support residents to lead their best lives. As the Kind Care Company, we aim to provide compassionate support and care, striving to be the preferred care provider in our communities.

Job responsibilities

This is a full-time night shift role, 38.5 hours per week, requiring full flexibility.

As a Night Senior Care Assistant at Bradley Hall, kindness remains central. You'll know residents and their families, ensuring personalized care plans, leading a team of Care Assistants, and maintaining high standards of care. Your duties include assisting with daily activities, medication administration, and providing social and recreational stimulation. You will also maintain accurate records and build strong team relationships.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You must recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know how to respond. All colleagues will attend safeguarding training and undertake additional relevant training. You should be able to seek advice and escalate concerns appropriately.

About HC-One

Kindness is more than a word; it's a core value. We support residents' well-being by embodying five qualities: curiosity, compassion, creativity, courage, and dependability. We promote inclusivity and diversity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves.

Our colleagues strive to deliver outstanding care and are supported in their professional growth through career pathways, CPD, and postgraduate programs. We invest in our staff with training, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits include:

• Higher than average pay rates
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Learning and development programs
• GP online service for colleagues and their children under 16
• Staff discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Purpose-built luxury home environment
• Free onsite parking
• Refer a friend scheme

Person Specification

Qualifications

• S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable but not essential)

Experience

• S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable but not essential)

Additional Criteria

• S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable but not essential)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.