Senior Care Assistant

HC-One Ltd.; Belmont; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Belmont is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead a team in providing personalized care to residents. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, administering medication, and ensuring the highest standards of care. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care and a passion for kind, effective communication. This full-time role offers comprehensive training and a variety of benefits, including a company pension and 28 days annual leave.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

GP online access

Colleague discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in person-centered care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia.
• Ability to manage time effectively and keep good records.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Care Assistants to maintain high standards of care.
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities.
• Administer medication and assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager.

Skills

Positive energy

Kindness

Effective time management

Communication

Education

Level 2 Diploma/SNVQ in Adult Care

Prepared to work towards Level 3 qualification in Adult Care

Job description

Overview

For you, that will mean planning and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence. You will get to know our residents and their families—helping to ensure we deliver truly personalised care plans. Leading a team of Care Assistants, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of care and you'll be a real influence on the rest of the team. Whether you are showing someone how to use a walking frame, helping someone at the end of their life to eat a meal or talking to a resident's family on the phone, you'll do so with a sense of kindness, above anything else. Assisting the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, you will be involved in providing essential physical and mental stimulation through a range of social and recreational activities, as well as administering medication. We currently have full-time positions working on day shifts or night shifts.

Qualifications

Ideally, you'll have completed a Level 2 Diploma/SNVQ in Adult Care and are prepared to work towards Level 3 qualification in Adult Care or equivalent, a background in person-centred care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia. What's essential, though, is your brilliant positive energy and natural ability to get along with people. You'll know what good record keeping looks like and be able to manage your time effectively. And, whenever you communicate with a resident or co-worker, you'll be truly considerate and kind.

Our Values and Safeguarding

At HC-One, kindness is more than a word. It is a 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 be able to provide the kindest possible care there are five qualities that everyone who is part of the HC-One team shows up with, supports and coaches in each other every single day. We call these five qualities the HC-One Way: We are curious and ask questions, look for clues and seek to understand. We are compassionate and try to walk in the shoes of others. We are creative yet practical, using our imagination to make things happen. We are courageous in how we support residents to live the life they want, and we can always be counted on. We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to learn from each other and better represent the communities we serve. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

Benefits and Training

We'll provide full training, so it's a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being, and throughout your career as a Senior Care Assistant we will invest in you, and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications
• Free uniform
• During a shift of eight hours or more, a nutritious meal will be available
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online — around-the-clock GP consultation via an interactive app (available to you and your children under 16)
• An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team
• Colleague discounts - Access to over 1600 high-street discounts including carefully selected discount partners