Senior Care Assistant

HC-One Ltd.; Northwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in care services is seeking a Night Shift Senior Care Assistant. This role emphasizes kindness and compassion, ensuring that residents receive personalized care tailored to their unique needs. You'll lead a team, implement care plans, and engage in meaningful activities with residents, all while maintaining accurate records. The company values inclusivity and offers comprehensive training and benefits, making it a fulfilling environment for those dedicated to enhancing the lives of others. If you are passionate about providing high-quality care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Competitive hourly rate

Free uniform

Nutritious meals during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance

Wagestream for flexible pay access

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in person-centered care planning and dementia care.
• Positive attitude and good record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide care that promotes dignity and independence for residents.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants and ensure high standards of care.

Skills

Person-centered care planning

Dementia care

Record-keeping skills

Effective time management

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care

Willingness to pursue Level 3

Job description

About The Role

As a Night Shift Senior Care Assistant at HC One, kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It influences every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. Everyone who works here understands that our residents are people just like them, with their own stories. Joining us offers a wonderful opportunity to give back to these individuals.

Your responsibilities include planning and providing care that promotes security, dignity, and independence for residents. You will get to know residents and their families, helping to deliver personalized care plans. Leading a team of Care Assistants, you'll ensure high standards of care and influence your team positively. Your tasks may include demonstrating how to use mobility aids, assisting at end-of-life, or communicating with families, all done with kindness.

Assisting the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, you'll provide physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, and administer medication.

A key duty as Senior Care Assistant is maintaining accurate records and building strong team relationships.

Ideally, you will have completed a Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care or equivalent, and be willing to pursue Level 3. You should have experience in person-centered care planning and caring for people with dementia. Most importantly, you should have a positive attitude, good record-keeping skills, effective time management, and be considerate and kind in all communications.

About HC-One

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

Our team embodies five qualities we call Kindness the HC-One Way: curiosity, compassion, creativity, courage, and reliability. We promote inclusivity, fostering a diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our workforce reflects the communities we serve.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You should be able to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect, and know how to act. All colleagues must attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and seek advice or report concerns as needed.

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 8 hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream for flexible access to pay
• Learning and development opportunities with qualification support
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support
• Recognition schemes like ‘Kindness in Care’ 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. We aim for a quick onboarding process from offer to start date.

Please note: This role is for Night Shift only.