Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Goole seeks a Night Senior Care Assistant to provide compassionate care and lead a team. Responsibilities include planning care, assisting with medication, and maintaining care records. Ideal candidates will have a Level 2 Diploma in Adult Social Care and experience in person-centered care. This role offers a supportive work environment and benefits such as a company pension and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in person-centered care planning.
• Knowledge of caring for people with dementia.
• Strong record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement care for residents.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants.
• Assist with medication administration and care records.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Empathy

Education

Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Social Care

Working towards Level 3 qualification

Job description

Job Overview

As a Night 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.
Please be aware this is for night shift only and 22 hours per week.

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 be able to provide the kindest possible care there are 5 qualities that everyone who is part of the HC-One team shows up with, supports and coaches in each other every single day. We call these 5 qualitiesKindness the HC-One Way:We arecuriousand ask questions, look for clues and seek to understand. We arecompassionateand try to walk in the shoes of others. We'recreativeyet practical, using our imagination to make things happen. We arecourageousin how we support residents to live the life they want, and we can always becounted on.
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.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing care to give residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence.
• Getting to know residents and families and helping to deliver truly personalised care plans.
• Leading a team of Care Assistants and maintaining the highest standards of care.
• Assisting the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, providing essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, and administering medication.
• Maintaining accurate records of the job you do and building strong relationships with the rest of your team.

Qualifications

• Completed a Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Social Care and working towards Level 3 qualification in Adult Social Care or equivalent.
• Background in person-centered care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia.
• Strong record keeping and time management skills.
• Positive energy, natural ability to get along with people and true kindness in communication.

Benefits

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Hourly rate is 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 dependents 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 of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 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.