Senior Care Assistant

HC-One; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Gateshead is seeking a Senior Care Assistant dedicated to delivering personalized care for residents, especially those with dementia. This full-time role involves planning and implementing care, leading a team, and maintaining records. Ideal candidates should possess a Level 2 Diploma/SNVQ in Adult Care and a compassionate approach. Benefits include a pension scheme, annual leave, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Uniform provided

Nutritious meals during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Ideally have experience in dementia care and person-centered care planning.
• Strong record-keeping skills and a kind approach to care.
• Willingness to work towards Level 3 qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement care to ensure residents' dignity and independence.
• Get to know residents and maintain accurate records.
• Lead Care Assistants and assist the Registered Nurse.

Skills

Personalised care planning

Time management

Communication

Education

Level 2 Diploma/SNVQ in Adult Care

Job description

HC-One Gateshead, United Kingdom

About The Role

As a Senior Care Assistant at HC One, kindness will be at the core of everything you do. You will contribute to dementia, nursing, residential and specialist care across our homes, delivering personalised care with dignity, security and independence for residents. You will know residents and their families to ensure care plans are truly individual.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement care that provides security, dignity and independence for residents.
• Get to know residents and their families to deliver truly personalised care plans.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants and uphold the highest standards of care; influence the rest of the team.
• Assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager; provide physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities; and administer medication as required.
• Maintain accurate records of your duties and build strong relationships with the team.

Qualifications

• Ideally, Level 2 Diploma/SNVQ in Adult Care and willingness to work towards Level 3 or equivalent.
• Background in person-centred care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia.
• Strong record-keeping, time-management and communication with residents and colleagues, with a kind, considerate approach.

Benefits

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Uniform provided
• Nutritious meals during shifts over eight hours
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream – flexible access to pay
• Learning and development opportunities to achieve qualifications
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Colleague discounts on 1600+ partners
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Recognition schemes and long service awards
• Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000 per referral, depending on role)

About HC-One

At HC-One, kindness is a belief that caring for people means caring about what matters to them, helping residents lead their best possible life. The organisation emphasises five qualities – Kindness the HC-One Way: curious, compassionate, creative, courageous and counted on. HC-One promotes inclusivity and safeguarding for all colleagues.

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care