Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Cannock is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to deliver compassionate, person-centred care. This role involves leading a team, assisting residents with daily activities, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates should have a Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care and a strong understanding of dementia care. Benefits include a company pension, employee discounts, and 28 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on high-street shops

Qualifications

• Prepared to work towards Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Background in person-centred care planning.
• Knowledge of caring for people with dementia.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement person-centred care for residents.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants.
• Assist with mobility support and feeding.
• Maintain accurate records of care activities.
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through activities.

Skills

Positive energy

Strong record-keeping

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 2 Diploma/SVQ in Adult Care

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Care Assistant at HC One, kindness will be at the core of everything you do. You will support residents across Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes, ensuring they are treated as individuals with their own stories.

You will plan and implement care that gives residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence. You will know residents and their families to deliver truly personalised care plans. As a senior member of the team, you will lead a team of Care Assistants and maintain the highest standards of care, influencing the rest of the team through your example. You may assist with activities such as helping someone use a walking frame, supporting end-of-life meals, or talking with a resident’s family, always with kindness at the forefront. You will also assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, providing physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, as well as administering medication.

Another key responsibility is maintaining accurate records of your work and building strong relationships with your team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement person-centred care to give residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence.
• Get to know residents and their families to deliver truly personalised care plans.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants and maintain the highest standards of care.
• Assist with activities, such as mobility support, feeding, and communicating with families.
• Assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager; provide physical and mental stimulation through activities; administer medication where required.
• Maintain accurate records and foster strong teamwork and communication.

Qualifications

• Ideally, Level 2 Diploma/SVQ in Adult Care; prepared to work towards Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Background in person-centred care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia.
• Essential: brilliant positive energy, ability to get along with people, strong record-keeping, good time management, and a kind, considerate approach in all interactions.

Benefits

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream – financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay
• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online – 24/7 GP consultations via app (for you and your children under 16)
• Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 high-street discounts
• Wellbeing support – confidential Employee Assistance

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility; all colleagues attend safeguarding training and may undertake additional training as appropriate. You should be able to recognise signs of abuse, harm or neglect and know how to report concerns. You can seek appropriate advice and escalate if action is not taken.