Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Kendal is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant. In this role, you will lead a team of Care Assistants, ensuring high standards of care and supporting personalized care plans for residents. The ideal candidate will have experience in person-centered care planning, strong communication skills, and a commitment to enhancing residents' quality of life. This position offers a range of benefits including a pension scheme, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Colleague discounts with 1600+ high-street partners

Qualifications

• Experience in person-centered care planning and knowledge of care for people with dementia.
• Positive energy and ability to get along with residents, families, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Care Assistants and maintain high standards of care.
• Plan and implement personalised care for residents.
• Assist residents with daily needs, including mobility and nutrition.
• Administer medication as directed.

Skills

Person-centered care planning

Strong record-keeping

Communication skills

Time-management

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care (S/NVQ) or equivalent

Progression toward Level 3 in Adult Care

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Care Assistant at HC One, kindness will be at the core of everything you do. You will contribute to Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care across our homes, helping residents live with security, dignity and independence. You will know residents and their families, support personalised care plans, and lead a team of Care Assistants to maintain the highest standards of care. You will assist with activities such as teaching use of a walking frame, supporting end-of-life care, and communicating with residents’ families, always with kindness. You will work with the Registered Nurse and Care Manager to provide essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, and may administer medication.

One of your key responsibilities is to maintain accurate records and build strong relationships with your team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Care Assistants and maintain high standards of care.
• Plan and implement personalised care for residents, ensuring security, dignity and independence.
• Assist residents with daily needs, including mobility and nutrition, and communicate with families as required.
• Collaborate with the Registered Nurse and Care Manager to provide activities and stimulation for residents.
• Administer medication as directed and maintain accurate documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of your work and contribute to a cohesive team environment.

Qualifications

• Ideally have a Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care (S/NVQ) or equivalent, with progression toward Level 3 in Adult Care.
• Experience in person-centered care planning and knowledge of care for people with dementia.
• Strong record-keeping, time-management and communication skills.
• Positive energy and ability to get along with residents, families and colleagues.

About HC-One

At HC-One, kindness is a belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them so they can lead their best possible life. The HC-One Way includes five qualities: Kindness, Curiosity, Compassion, Creativity, Courage, and a commitment to inclusivity and safeguarding.

We champion inclusivity and a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Saf safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility; all colleagues attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and know how to seek advice and report concerns.

Benefits

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Hourly rate commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing and on-demand pay
• Award-winning learning and development support to achieve qualifications
• GP online access for you and your children under 16
• Opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues in an outstanding team
• Colleague discounts with 1600+ high-street partners
• Wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• Refer-a-friend scheme (up to £1000 per referral, depending on role)

We are committed to welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and aim to provide a quick, smooth transition from offer to start date.