Senior Care Assistant

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Leeds is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to enhance the quality of life for residents through personalized care. The successful candidate will provide valuable support, lead care teams, and communicate kindly with residents and families. Experience in health and social care is preferred. This full-time position includes various benefits such as a company pension and training opportunities.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS / PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meals during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in person-centred care planning.
• Ability to administer medication and maintain accurate records.
• Background in caring for people with dementia.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement personalized care for residents.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants.
• Assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager.

Skills

Positive energy

Ability to manage time effectively

Kind communication

Education

S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

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. By joining us, you will have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.

Main duties of the job

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 be a real influence on the rest of the care 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 will do so with a sense of kindness above anything else.

About us

At HC-One, our purpose is to support those in our care to lead their best lives. As the Kind Care Company, it is our mission to provide the kindest support and care to Residents living in our care homes, as we strive to be the first-choice care provider for Families, our Colleagues and Commissioners in each of the communities that we serve.

Job responsibilities

This is a full-time role working either day or night shifts from 8am to 8pm or 8pm to 8am (44 hours per week). Full flexibility is required. As a Senior Care Assistant, Kindness will be at the core of everything you do, touching upon every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. You will get to know our residents and their families, helping to ensure we deliver truly personalised care plans. You will lead a team of Care Assistants and be a real influence on the rest of the team. You will assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, providing essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, as well as administering medication. A key responsibility is maintaining accurate records and building strong relationships with the team. Ideally, you will have completed a Level 2 Diploma or NVQ in Adult Care and be prepared to work towards Level 3 qualification, with a background in person-centred care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia. What is essential is your positive energy and natural ability to get along with people. You will know what good record keeping looks like and be able to manage your time effectively, communicating with residents and co-workers with kindness at all times.

Benefits and training

We provide full training and a wide range of benefits to support your physical and psychological well-being. Benefits include:

• Paid Enhanced DBS / PVG
• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meals during shifts 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
• Award-winning learning and development with support to achieve qualifications
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Colleague discounts across 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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care desirable

Experience

• S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care desirable

Additional Criteria

• S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care desirable

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be submitted to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions.