Senior Care Assistant

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Leeds is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to provide compassionate care to residents in a meaningful role. Full-time position requires flexibility for day or night shifts, and strong teamwork skills. Candidates should ideally have a Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care and experience in person-centred care planning. Join a supportive environment that values kindness and inclusivity.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Uniform provided

Nutritious meals during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in Health & Social Care settings.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate with residents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Positive energy

Ability to get along with people

Good record-keeping

Time management

Kindness in interactions

Education

NVQ or Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care

NVQ or Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

Senior Care Assistant at HC One. Kindness is at the core of all care across Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Residents are people with stories; joining HC One offers a meaningful opportunity to give back.

Job responsibilities

Please note that 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. Core duties include planning and implementing care to provide security, dignity and independence; leading a team of Care Assistants; maintaining high standards of care; assisting the Registered Nurse and Care Manager; delivering physical and mental stimulation through activities; administering medication; maintaining accurate records; building strong team relationships; and delivering truly personalised care plans for residents and their families. You will support residents by showing how to use assistive devices, helping with meals, and communicating with residents’ families as needed. Ideally, you will have completed a Level 2 Diploma/SNVQ in Adult Care and work towards Level 3 or equivalent, with background in person-centred care planning and dementia care knowledge. Essential is positive energy, ability to get along with people, good record-keeping, time management, and kindness in all interactions.

About HC-One

HC-One exists to help people lead their best lives. As the Kind Care Company, HC-One aims to provide the kindest support and care to residents and to be the first-choice provider for families, colleagues and commissioners.

There are five qualities the HC-One team embodies: Kindness the HC-One Way — curious, compassionate, creative, courageous, and counted on. We champion inclusivity and a diverse, inclusive workforce representing the communities we serve. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility; safeguarding training is required for all roles with additional training as needed.

Benefits and training

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

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Uniform provided
• Nutritious meals during shifts of eight hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream for flexible access to pay
• Learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online access for you and your children under 16
• Colleague discounts with 1600+ discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing
• Recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
• Refer-a-friend scheme up to £1000 per referral

Person specification and qualifications

Essential: NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable). Experience in Health & Social Care settings. Ability to work in a team and communicate with residents and colleagues with kindness.

Desirable: NVQ or Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care.

Safeguarding and compliance

Safeguarding is a responsibility for all colleagues. You must be able to recognise signs of possible abuse, harm or neglect and know how to raise concerns. All colleagues must attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and undertake additional training as required. This post is subject to DBS/Disclosure checks.

Employer details

Employer: HC-One

Address: 21 Thornhill Road, Armley, Leeds, Yorkshire LS12 4LL