Senior Care Assistant

HC-One Ltd.; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Greater Manchester seeks a Senior Care Assistant to deliver personalized care and lead a team. Responsibilities include planning care, assisting residents, and maintaining documentation. Candidates should have a Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care and be prepared for Level 3. This full-time position offers numerous benefits, including training, a welcome bonus, and access to mental well-being resources.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Up to £500 welcome bonus

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Colleague discounts

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Ideally, you’ll have completed a Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care.
• Prepared to work towards Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of caring for people with dementia.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement care for residents' security, dignity, and independence.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants and maintain high standards of care.
• Assist residents with activities and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Positive energy

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Caring communication style

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

About The Role

As a Senior Care Assistant at HC One, nights, Full Time 44hrs per week, kindness will be at the core of everything you do across our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. You will have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to our residents, who are people with their own stories to tell.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence.
• Get to know our residents and their families to deliver truly personalised care plans.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants and maintain the highest standards of care; influence the rest of the team.
• Help residents with activities such as using a walking frame, supporting end-of-life meals, and communicating with families, all with kindness.
• Assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager; provide essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities; administer medication.
• Maintain accurate records of your work and build strong relationships with the rest of the team.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ideally, you’ll have completed a Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care and are prepared to work towards Level 3 qualification or equivalent, with a background in person-centred care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia.
• The essential qualities are brilliant positive energy, the ability to get along with people, good record-keeping, time management, and a caring, considerate communication style.

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 provide the kindest possible care there are 5 qualities that everyone on the HC-One team shows up with, supports and coaches in each other every single day. We call these 5 qualities Kindness the HC-One Way: we are curious, compassionate, creative, courageous and we can always be counted on.

We champion inclusivity and foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse and inclusive workforce helps us learn from each other and better represent the communities we serve.

Safeguarding and Training

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You should recognise signs of possible abuse, harm or neglect and know what to do if concerns arise. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training as needed. You will also have access to guidance and reporting channels, including escalation if action is not taken.

Benefits and Additional Information

We’ll provide full training. You will enjoy access to a wide range of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being, and we will invest in you throughout your career as a Senior Care Assistant. Benefits include:

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Up to £500 welcome bonus
• 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 – around-the-clock GP consultation via an app (for you and your children under 16)
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding team
• Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 discounts
• Wellbeing – confidential Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support
• Recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000 per referral (role dependent)

We are committed to an inclusive workforce and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We aim for a quick turnaround from offer to start date.