Senior Care Assistant

HC One; Arbroath; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider as a Senior Care Assistant, where you will deliver personalized care to residents. Your role will involve planning care, leading a team, and ensuring high standards of care while fostering a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have a Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care and experience in person-centered care. HC One values kindness and offers comprehensive training and benefits to support your professional growth.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meals during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Awards for kindness and long service

Refer a friend scheme up to £1000

Qualifications

• Experience in person-centered care planning preferred.
• Caring for people with dementia is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement care for residents.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants.
• Maintain accurate records.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Kindness

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care

Level 3 qualification (willingness to pursue)

Job description

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant at HC One

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. Our staff understand that residents are individuals with their own stories, and joining us offers a wonderful opportunity to give back to these individuals.

Your role involves planning and implementing care that provides residents with security, dignity, and independence. You will get to know residents and their families to ensure personalized care plans. Leading a team of Care Assistants, you will maintain high standards of care and positively influence your team. Whether demonstrating how to use a walking frame, assisting at mealtimes, or communicating with families, kindness is paramount.

In collaboration with the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, you will help provide physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities and administer medication.

Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate records and building strong team relationships.

Ideal candidates will have completed a Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care or equivalent and be willing to pursue Level 3 qualification. Experience in person-centered care planning and caring for people with dementia is preferred. Essential qualities include positive energy, excellent communication, time management, and kindness.

About HC One

At HC One, kindness is more than a word; it's a belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, supporting them to lead their best lives.

We embody five qualities—curiosity, compassion, creativity, courage, and dependability—that we support and develop in our team daily. We promote inclusivity and diversity, aiming for a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Safeguarding and Training

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You must recognize signs of abuse or neglect and know how to respond. All staff will attend safeguarding training and additional role-specific training.

Benefits and Support

We offer comprehensive training and a range of benefits, including:

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications
• 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 service for staff and dependents under 16
• Employee discounts at over 1600 retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
• Awards for kindness and long service
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and aim for a quick onboarding process.