Senior Care Assistant

HC-One Ltd; North West Leicestershire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK seeks a Full Time Senior Care Assistant to deliver personalised care and lead a team of Care Assistants. Responsibilities include planning care, supporting daily activities, and ensuring high standards of resident care. Ideal candidates have a background in person-centred care and are kind, energetic, and organized. Competitive salary and attractive benefits include a welcome bonus and supportive work environment.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Up to £500 welcome bonus

Free uniform

Nutritious meals during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Background in person-centred care planning and caring for people with dementia.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement care to give residents security, dignity, and independence.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants and maintain high care standards.
• Administer medication as required and assist Registered Nurse.

Skills

Positive energy

Good record keeping

Time management

Kindness and consideration

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care (S/NVQ)

Willingness to work towards Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We have opportunities for a Full Time Senior Care Assistant on Days (44hrs per week) and a Full Time Senior Carer on Nights (33hrs per week). Availability to discuss in interview.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement care to give residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence.
• Know residents and their families to deliver truly personalised care plans.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants and maintain the highest standards of care; act as a positive influence on the team.
• Provide support in daily activities, including helping with mobility aids, meals at end of life, and communicating with residents’ families.
• Assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager; help provide physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities; administer medication as required.
• Maintain accurate records of the work performed and build strong team relationships.

Qualifications

• Ideally, Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care (S/NVQ) and willingness to work towards Level 3 or equivalent.
• Background in person-centred care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia.
• Essential: positive energy, ability to get along with people, good record keeping, time management, and genuine kindness and consideration when communicating with residents and co-workers.

About HC-One and Values

At HC-One, kindness is a belief and a practice in caring for people. The HC-One Way focuses on five qualities: Kindness, Curiosity, Compassion, Creativity with practicality, and Courage. We champion inclusivity and a diverse, inclusive workforce. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility; attendance at safeguarding training and ongoing development is expected.

Benefits

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Up to £500 welcome bonus
• 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 for financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay
• Award-winning learning and development; support to achieve qualifications
• GP online service for around-the-clock consultation (including dependents under 16)
• Opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues within an outstanding team
• Colleague discounts on 1600+ high-street offers
• Wellbeing support and access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition schemes such as “Kindness in Care” and Long Service Awards
• Refer-a-friend scheme up to £1000 per referral