Senior Care Assistant

HC One; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Bishop Auckland is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead and support a team in providing exceptional, person-centred care to residents. The ideal candidate will have experience in adult social care, strong leadership skills, and a compassionate approach. This role offers a competitive hourly rate, comprehensive training, and a range of employee benefits including 28 days annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in person-centred care planning and dementia care.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Willingness to undertake safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement care that gives residents security and dignity.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants and maintain high standards.
• Assist in daily living activities and end-of-life support.

Skills

Positive energy

Good record keeping

Time management

Caring and considerate approach

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Adult Social Care or NVQ

Prepared to work towards Level 3 qualification

Job description

Overview

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 who works here understands that our residents are people with their own stories, and by joining us you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to contribute to their lives.

For you, that will mean planning and implementing the kind of care that gives 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 high standards of care and will influence the rest of the team. Whether you are showing someone how to use a walking frame, supporting someone at the end of life, or speaking with a resident’s family, you’ll do so with kindness as the guiding value.

Assisting the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, you will be involved in providing essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, as well as administering medication.

One of your key responsibilities is to maintain accurate records of your work and build strong relationships within the team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement care that gives residents security, dignity and independence.
• Know residents and their families to deliver truly personalised care plans.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants and maintain the highest standards of care; influence other team members.
• Assist residents in activities of daily living, including end-of-life support when required, and communicate with families as needed.
• Work with the Registered Nurse and Care Manager to provide physical and mental stimulation through activities and to administer medication.
• Maintain accurate records and build strong team relationships.

Qualifications

• Ideally, Level 2 Diploma in Adult Social Care (or NVQ) and prepared to work towards Level 3 qualification in Adult Social Care or equivalent.
• Background in person-centred care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia.
• Essential: positive energy, ability to get along with people, good record keeping, time management, and a caring, considerate approach.

About HC-One

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 provide the kindest possible care there are 5 qualities that everyone on the HC-One team shows up with: Kindness, Curiosity, Compassion, Creativity, Courage, and being Counted On. We champion inclusivity and foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse and inclusive workforce helps us learn from each other and better represent the communities we serve.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You should be able to recognise signs of potential abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if concerns arise. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and undertake additional training as needed. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

Benefits and Training

We provide full training and a broad range of benefits to support your physical and psychological well-being and your career development. Benefits include:

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meals during shifts of eight hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream – flexible access to pay
• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Colleague discounts with 1600+ discounts
• Wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
• Refer-a-friend scheme up to £1000 per referral (role dependent)

We are committed to an inclusive workplace where current and future colleagues can be their true selves and where our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We offer a quick turnaround from offer to start date and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.