Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Chester is seeking a Night Senior Care Assistant to lead a team and ensure high standards of personalised care for residents. Candidates should have a Level 2 Diploma in Adult Social Care and experience working with dementia patients. The role offers numerous benefits, including training support and flexible pay options.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Group life assurance cover

Colleague discounts

Financial wellbeing support through Wagestream

Qualifications

• Experience in person-centred care planning.
• Knowledge of caring for people with dementia.
• Ability to build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement care for residents to ensure security and dignity.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants in delivering high standards of care.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with physical and mental stimulation.

Skills

Positive energy

Kindness

Time management

Record keeping

Education

Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Social Care

Prepared to work towards Level 3 qualification

Job description

About the Role

Night Senior Care Assistant.

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 single person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell.

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 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.

One of your key responsibilities is to maintain accurate records of the job you do and build strong relationships with the rest of your team.

Qualifications

Ideally you have completed a Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Social Care and are prepared to work towards a Level 3 qualification in Adult Social Care or equivalent. A background in person‑centred care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia is essential. 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.

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 live their best possible life.

One of our five qualities is Kindness the HC-One Way: Curious, compassionate, creative, courageous, and counted on. We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You must recognise signs of abuse, harm or neglect and know what to do if concerns arise. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and undertake additional training in associated areas. You should be able to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

Benefits

We’ll provide full training, and you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well‑being throughout your career as a Senior Care Assistant.

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meal during a shift 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 as you need it
• Award‑winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online – 24/7 GP consultation via an interactive app for you and your children under 16
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team
• Colleague discounts – over 1600 high‑street discounts including carefully selected partners
• Wellbeing – free access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues
• Excellent recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role

Join Us

We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family.