Senior Care Assistant

HC-One Ltd; East Leake; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Care Assistant who will prioritize kindness and implement personalized care plans. The candidate should have a Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care and experience in dementia care. Responsibilities include leading Care Assistants, ensuring high standards of care, and supporting both residents and their families. This full-time role offers competitive benefits and a commitment to inclusivity.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’

Colleague discounts – access to 1600+ high street discounts

Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues

Qualifications

• Experience in person-centred care planning.
• Ability to communicate with consideration and kindness.
• Positive energy and ability to get along with others.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement care that ensures residents feel secure and dignified.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants and maintain care standards.
• Model kindness in all interactions with residents and families.
• Assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager.
• Support residents with physical and mental stimulation.

Skills

Strong record-keeping skills

Effective time management

Strong interpersonal skills

Knowledge of dementia care

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care (S/NVQ)

Progression towards Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

About The Role: This is a full-time role working day shifts, 38.5 hours per week. Full flexibility is required. Location: Woodthorpe Lodge, Loughborough LE11 2ER.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Care Assistant at HC One, kindness will be at the core of everything you do. You will: plan and implement care that gives 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; model kindness in all interactions, whether helping with mobility, supporting someone at the end of life, or communicating with a resident’s family. You will assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, support residents with physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, and administer medication. One key responsibility is to maintain accurate records of your work and build strong relationships with the team. You may also be involved in ensuring effective record keeping and time management across duties.

Ideal qualifications include a Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care (S/NVQ) and progression towards Level 3 or equivalent, plus a background in person-centred care planning and knowledge of dementia care. Essential attributes are positive energy, the ability to get along with people, strong record-keeping skills, and effective time management. You will communicate with residents and colleagues with consideration and kindness.

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. The HC-One Way highlights five qualities: curiosity, compassion, creativity with practicality, courage, and inclusivity. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and training is provided. Staff are encouraged to seek advice and report concerns as needed.

Benefits & Development

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Hourly rate is 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 – 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)
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues within an outstanding team
• Colleague discounts – access to 1600+ high street discounts
• Wellbeing – confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
• Recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• Refer-a-friend scheme up to £1000 per referral

We are committed to inclusivity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We strive for a quick turnaround from offer to start date.