Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

HC-One Ltd. is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead a team in providing compassionate, personalized care in our homes. This role involves planning care for residents, fostering their dignity and independence, and supporting them through engaging activities. We value kindness and provide extensive training and benefits such as competitive pay, paid DBS, and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Colleague discounts at over 1600 outlets

Employee Assistance Programme for support

Recognition schemes and Long Service Awards

Refer a friend scheme up to £1000 per referral

Qualifications

• Experience in person-centered care planning and dementia care preferred.
• Essential qualities include positive energy and considerate communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized care that promotes security, dignity, and independence.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants to maintain high care standards.
• Assist with mobility and administer medication while maintaining accurate records.

Skills

Kind communication

Time management

Record keeping

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (working towards)

Job description

About The Role

As a Senior Care Assistant at HC One, kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It influences all aspects of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. Every team member understands that our residents are individuals with their own stories, and joining us offers a wonderful opportunity to give back to them.

Your responsibilities will include planning and delivering care that promotes residents' security, dignity, and independence. You'll get to know residents and their families, ensuring personalized care plans. Leading a team of Care Assistants, you'll maintain high standards of care and positively influence your team. Your duties may involve assisting with mobility, end-of-life care, and communication with families, always with kindness.

You'll assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager in providing physical and mental stimulation through activities, and administering medication. Maintaining accurate records and building strong team relationships are key aspects of your role.

Ideally, you will have completed a Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care and be working towards Level 3 or equivalent. Experience in person-centered care planning and dementia care knowledge is preferred. The essential qualities include positive energy, good record-keeping, effective time management, and a considerate, kind communication style.

About HC-One

At HC-One, kindness is more than a word; it's a core belief. We support residents to lead their best lives by caring about what matters most to them.

Our team embodies five key qualities: curiosity, compassion, creativity, courage, and reliability. We promote inclusivity, valuing diversity and fostering a workplace where everyone can be themselves. Our workforce reflects the communities we serve.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You must recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect, and know how to respond. All staff will receive safeguarding training and are expected to report concerns appropriately.

We offer full training and a range of benefits to support your well-being and career development, including:

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream for flexible pay access
• Learning and development opportunities
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 outlets
• Employee Assistance Programme for support on physical, mental, and financial issues
• Recognition schemes and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000 per referral

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, and ensuring a smooth onboarding process from offer to start date.