Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK seeks a Night Senior Care Assistant to deliver personalized care and lead a team. This role involves planning care to ensure dignity and independence for residents, fostering a supportive environment. Candidates should have a Level 2 Diploma in Adult Social Care or be willing to work towards it. This position requires excellent communication, time management skills, and a commitment to providing compassionate care. Benefits include paid DBS, competitive salary, and supportive training opportunities.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Learning and development support

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in person-centred care planning.
• Knowledge of caring for people with dementia.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement personalized care plans.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants.
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through activities.

Skills

Positive energy

Good record-keeping

Effective time management

Kind communication style

Education

Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Social Care

Prepared to work towards Level 3 qualification

Job description

About The Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement care that gives residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence.
• Get to know residents and their families to ensure truly personalised care plans.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants, maintaining the highest standards of care and influencing the rest of the team.
• Assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, providing essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, and administering medication.
• 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 Social Care and be prepared to work towards a Level 3 qualification in Adult Social Care or equivalent. You should have a background in person‑centred care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia. What’s essential is your brilliant positive energy, natural ability to get along with people, good record‑keeping skills, effective time management, and a considerate and kind communication style with residents and co‑workers.

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. There are five qualities that every HC‑One team member shows up with, supports, and coaches in each other every single day – Kindness the HC‑One Way:

• Curiosity: we ask questions, look for clues, and seek to understand.
• Compassion: we walk in the shoes of others.
• Creativity: we use imagination to make things happen.
• Courage: we support residents to live the life they want.
• Dependability: we are always counted 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.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility in adult social care. You must recognise signs that may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect, know what to do if there are concerns, attend safeguarding training appropriate to your role, and be able to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

Benefits

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meal available during an eight‑hour or more shift
• 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 – around‑the‑clock GP consultation via an interactive app for you and your dependents under 16
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team
• Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 high‑street discounts, carefully selected partners
• Wellbeing – free independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 365 support for a range of issues
• Excellent recognition schemes such as “Kindness in Care” and Long Service Awards
• Attractive refer‑a‑friend scheme up to £1,000 per referral, depending on 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. 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.