Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead a team of Care Assistants and ensure personalized care for residents. The role involves planning and implementing care plans, administering medications, and fostering a supportive environment. Candidates should possess a Level 2 Diploma in Adult Social Care and strong interpersonal skills. Benefits include a £500 welcome bonus, paid DBS/PVG, and comprehensive wellbeing support.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

£500 Welcome Bonus

Company pension scheme

Free uniform

28 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in person-centred care planning.
• Knowledge of dementia care.
• Ability to lead a team and maintain care standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement person-centred care plans.
• Lead and motivate a team of Care Assistants.
• Administer medication and support residents' needs.
• Communicate effectively with residents and families.

Skills

Kindness

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Record keeping

Team leadership

Education

Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Social Care

Prepared to progress to Level 3 in Adult Social Care

Job description

As a 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, for you that will mean planning and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence. You will get to know our residents and their families - helping to ensure we deliver truly personalised care plans. Leading a team of Care Assistants, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of care and you'll be a real influence on the rest of the team. Whether you are showing someone how to use a walking frame, helping someone at the end of their life to eat a meal or talking to a resident's family on the phone, you'll do so with a sense of kindness, above anything else. Assisting the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, you will be involved in providing essential physical and mental stimulation through a range of social and recreational activities, as well as administering medication.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement and review person‑centred care plans that promote dignity, independence and security for residents with dementia. Lead and motivate a team of Care Assistants, ensuring high standards of care, safety and support. Administer medication, carry out physical stimulation activities and support residents with walking frames and mealtime needs. Communicate kindly and effectively with residents, families and the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Social Care (equivalent).
• Prepared to progress to Level 3 in Adult Social Care.
• Background in person‑centred care planning and comprehensive dementia knowledge.
• Demonstrated good record‑keeping and effective time‑management.
• Positive energy, natural kindness and excellent interpersonal skills.

Culture & Inclusivity

HC‑One celebrates diversity and inclusion, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. We champion inclusive working practices, invite applicants from all backgrounds and 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. Our core values—Kindness, Curiosity, Compassion, Creativity and Courage—guide how we support residents to live the life they want and how we support one another every day.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility in adult social care. You will recognise signs of possible abuse, harm or neglect, attend safeguarding training appropriate to your role, seek advice, report concerns and, if action is not taken, escalation will be undertaken. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas.

Benefits

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• £500 Welcome Bonus
• 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 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
• Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners
• Wellbeing – free access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 support for a whole range of physical, mental and financial issues
• Excellent recognition schemes such as 'Kindness in Care' and Long Service Awards