Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Crewe is looking for a Senior Care Assistant to lead a team and provide high-quality, personalized care. Duties include planning care plans, assisting residents with daily activities, and administering medication. The ideal candidate should have a Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care and experience in dementia care. The role offers competitive hourly rates, comprehensive training opportunities, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Free uniform

28 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in person-centered care planning.
• Comprehensive safeguarding awareness.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement personalised care plans.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants.
• Provide support for daily living activities.
• Administer medication as directed.
• Maintain accurate records of care delivered.

Skills

Positive energy

Record-keeping skills

Time-management skills

Knowledge of dementia care

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care (or NVQ)

Willingness to work towards Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Night position. As a Senior Care Assistant at HC One, kindness is at the core of everything you do. You will contribute to our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes, helping residents with dignified, personalised care and building meaningful relationships with residents and their families.

You will lead a team of Care Assistants, maintain high standards of care, and influence the team by example. You may assist with activities, support residents’ physical and mental stimulation, and work with the Registered Nurse and Care Manager to provide essential care, including administering medication when required.

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

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement personalised care plans to give residents a sense of security, dignity and independence.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants and maintain high standards of care.
• Assist with daily living activities and support residents and families as needed.
• Provide essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities.
• Administer medication as directed and collaborate with the Registered Nurse and Care Manager.
• Maintain accurate records of care delivered and communicate effectively with the team.

Qualifications

• Ideally, Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care (or NVQ) and willingness to work towards Level 3 or equivalent.
• Background in person-centered care planning and knowledge of dementia care.
• Strong positive energy, ability to get along with people, and excellent record-keeping and time-management skills.
• Comprehensive safeguarding awareness and commitment to reporting concerns.

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.

We champion five qualities in the HC-One Way: Kindness, Curiosity, Compassion, Courage, and Creativity, along with inclusivity and safeguarding responsibilities. Our team is diverse and dedicated to supporting residents and the communities we serve.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. All colleagues attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and may undertake additional training as needed. You will be supported with training and development throughout your career.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Competitive hourly rate based on 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 for flexible access to pay
• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues
• Colleague discounts on 1600+ high-street partners
• 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