Senior Care Assistant

NHS; Batley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Senior Care Assistant, where kindness is at the heart of everything. You'll provide personalized care in a supportive environment, helping residents lead their best lives. This role involves leading a team, maintaining high care standards, and ensuring dignity and independence for all residents. With opportunities for training and development, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Become part of a forward-thinking company dedicated to inclusivity and excellence in care.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meals during shifts

Company pension

28 days annual leave

Life assurance

Flexible pay options

Learning and development opportunities

Colleague discounts

Refer-a-friend scheme (£1000 per referral)

Qualifications

• Experience in senior care and person-centered care planning is essential.
• Candidates should be willing to pursue further qualifications in care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized care with kindness and lead a team of Care Assistants.
• Maintain high standards of care and support residents and their families.

Skills

Person-centered care planning

Dementia care

Good communication

Time management

Kindness

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job summary

As a Senior Care Assistant at HC One, kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It touches upon every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. Every person working here 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 involves planning and implementing care that provides residents with security, dignity, and independence. You will get to know residents and their families to deliver personalized care plans. Leading a team of Care Assistants, you will maintain high standards of care and influence the team positively. Tasks include assisting with mobility, end-of-life care, communication with families, providing social and recreational activities, and administering medication.

About us

HC-One's purpose is to support residents to lead their best lives. As the Kind Care Company, our mission is to provide compassionate support and care, striving to be the first-choice provider for families, colleagues, and communities we serve.

Details

• Date posted: 08 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.17 to £13.77 per hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Location: Soothill Lane, Batley, WF17 6EZ

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities include delivering personalized care with kindness, leading a team, maintaining care standards, supporting residents and their families, providing social activities, administering medication, and maintaining accurate records. Candidates should ideally have a Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care and be willing to pursue Level 3. Experience in person-centered care planning and dementia care is desirable. Essential qualities include positive energy, good communication, time management, and kindness.

About HC-One

We believe kindness is more than just a word. It involves caring about what matters most to individuals, supporting them to live their best lives. Our team embodies five key qualities: curiosity, compassion, creativity, courage, and dependability. We promote inclusivity and diversity, ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve.

Safeguarding and training

Everyone must recognize signs of abuse or neglect and know how to respond. All colleagues will attend safeguarding training and can seek advice or escalate concerns as needed. Full training will be provided.

Benefits

• 3 on 3 off rota, 38.5 hours/week
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications
• Free uniform and nutritious meals during shifts
• Company pension, 28 days annual leave, life assurance
• Wagestream for flexible pay, learning and development opportunities, GP online service, colleague discounts, wellbeing support, recognition schemes, and refer-a-friend scheme (£1000 per referral)

Person Specification

Essential qualifications include senior care experience and NVQ Level 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care. Desirable qualifications mirror these requirements. Additional criteria emphasize experience, qualifications, and a caring attitude.

Additional information

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, and applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are committed to inclusive practices and swift onboarding processes.