Senior Care Assistant

HC-One Ltd.; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the care sector is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join their team at De Brook Lodge. In this full-time role, you will lead a team to provide compassionate care, ensuring the dignity and independence of residents. The position offers comprehensive training, a supportive environment, and numerous benefits including enhanced pay rates and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Higher-than-average pay rates

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG checks

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave, including bank holidays

Life assurance

Learning and development opportunities

GP online service for staff and their children under 16

Colleague discounts at over 1600 retailers

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking and good transport links

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting preferred.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to develop personalized care plans.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver care promoting residents' dignity and independence.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants and maintain high care standards.
• Assist residents with mobility, medication, and social activities.

Skills

Kindness

Team Leadership

Relationship Building

Safeguarding Awareness

Job description

About The Role

Please note: This role is full-time, 38.5 hours per week (12-hour shifts with unpaid breaks), on a 3x on/3x off (days) schedule.

As a Senior Care Assistant at De Brook Lodge, kindness is at the core of your work. It influences every aspect of our care. Our staff understand that residents are individuals with their own stories, and joining us offers a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful difference in their lives.

You will plan and deliver care that promotes residents' security, dignity, and independence. Building relationships with residents and their families, you will help develop personalized care plans. Leading a team of Care Assistants, you will uphold high standards of care and positively influence your team. Your duties include assisting residents with mobility, end-of-life care, social activities, and medication administration, all performed with kindness.

Maintaining accurate records and fostering strong team relationships are key responsibilities. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility; you must recognize signs of abuse or neglect and know how to respond. All staff are required to attend safeguarding training relevant to their roles and seek advice or escalate concerns as needed.

About HC-One

At HC-One, kindness is a core value. We believe caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, supporting them to lead their best lives.

Our team embodies five key qualities: Curious, Compassionate, Creative, Courageous, and Counted On. We promote inclusivity and value diversity, which enriches our workplace and helps us better serve our communities.

We are committed to supporting our colleagues' professional and personal growth through career pathways, CPD, and postgraduate programs. HC-One invests in its staff, offering opportunities for advancement into regional and national roles.

We provide comprehensive training and a range of benefits to support your well-being, including:

• Higher-than-average pay rates
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG checks
• Free uniform
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Learning and development opportunities
• GP online service for staff and their children under 16
• Learning from experienced colleagues
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme for support with various issues
• Purpose-built luxury working environment
• Free onsite parking and good transport links
• Refer a friend scheme