Senior Care Assistant

NHS; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Senior Care Assistant in Huddersfield. In this full-time role, you will lead a team of Care Assistants, deliver personalized care plans, and support residents with dignity and independence. Ideal candidates have experience in person-centered care and possess qualifications such as a Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care. This position offers various benefits, including a pension scheme and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for people with dementia.
• Ability to communicate with kindness and professionalism.
• Progression towards Level 3 or equivalent is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Care Assistants and influence them positively.
• Plan and deliver personalized care plans.
• Assist residents with daily living activities and administer medication.
• Communicate effectively with families and provide support.

Skills

Person-centered care planning

Excellent record-keeping

Time-management

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 2 Diploma/SNVQ in Adult Care

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Care Assistant at HC-One, kindness is at the core of everything you do across Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. You’ll help residents with dignity, security and independence and support their families as needed.

Responsibilities

This is a full-time role with day or night shifts (8am – 8pm or 8pm – 8am). You will:

• Lead a team of Care Assistants and be a real influence on the rest of the team.
• Plan and deliver personalised care plans to give residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including guidance on use of a walking frame and supporting end-of-life meals.
• Communicate with residents’ families and carers; provide compassionate and kind support.
• Assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager; provide physical and mental stimulation through a range of social and recreational activities; administer medication where required.
• Maintain accurate records and build strong relationships with the team.

Ideal actions include ensuring high standards of care and maintaining individualised care plans while communicating with residents and co-workers with kindness and professionalism.

About HC-One

At HC-One, kindness is the guiding principle. Our purpose is to support residents to lead their best lives and be the first-choice care provider for Families, Colleagues and Commissioners. We promote inclusivity and a diverse workforce across the communities we serve.

Qualifications and experience

• Level 2 Diploma/SNVQ in Adult Care desirable; progression toward Level 3 or equivalent encouraged.
• Background in person-centered care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia.
• Excellent record-keeping and time-management; positive energy and ability to get along with people.
• Sufficient safeguarding awareness to recognise concerns and escalate appropriately.

Benefits and development

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meal during a shift of eight hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream – financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay
• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
• Colleague discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing support)
• Recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care; Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme

Person specification

Qualifications/Experience/Additional Criteria: S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care desirable. DBS check required. Safeguarding training appropriate to the role; ability to seek advice and escalate concerns if action is not taken.

Note: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and you may be required to submit to Disclosure to the DBS.