Senior Care Assistant

HC-One Ltd; Coalville; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Care Assistant to deliver compassionate care while leading a team of Care Assistants. This part-time position involves planning personalised care for residents, maintaining care standards, and fostering relationships with families. Candidates should have a Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care and a positive, engaging demeanor. Join us for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our residents.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Wellbeing support

Colleague discounts

Qualifications

• Background in person-centred care planning and knowledge of dementia care.
• Good record keeping skills and effective time management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement care that ensures security, dignity, and independence.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants and maintain high standards of care.
• Assist Registered Nurse and Care Manager with physical and mental stimulation activities.

Skills

Positive energy

Ability to get along with people

Education

Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Care

Working towards Level 3 qualification in Adult Care or equivalent

Job description

About The Role

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. And, by joining us, you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.

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.

This is a part‑time position of 22 hours per week. You must be flexible to work day shifts and night shifts.

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

Qualifications

Ideally, you’ll have completed a Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ 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.

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, every HC‑One team member shows up with, supports and coaches each other daily. We call these five qualities the HC‑One Way: curiosity, compassion, creativity, courage and reliability. 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 all colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas.

Benefits

• 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 – a service providing 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
• Wellbeing – free access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme providing 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
• An attractive refer‑a‑friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role

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, and we are committed to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one.