Senior Care Assistant

HC-One Ltd; Northwich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider as a Senior Care Assistant, where kindness drives our mission to support residents' lives. You'll lead a dedicated team in delivering tailored care while achieving your professional goals with ample training and personal development opportunities. Enjoy benefits such as competitive pay, paid training, and wellness support while working in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Competitive hourly rate based on experience

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during long shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Wagestream for flexible pay access

Learning and development opportunities

GP online service for you and your children

Colleague discounts at over 1600 stores

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 support

Recognition schemes for kindness and long service

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care and be prepared for Level 3.
• Background in person-centered care planning and dementia care.
• Positive energy and ability to work well with others essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver care that ensures security, dignity, and independence for residents.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants and maintain high standards of care.
• Assist registered staff in providing activities and medication administration.

Skills

Record-keeping

Communication

Time Management

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care

Level 3 qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Please note: The ideal candidate should be flexible to work both days and nights when required.

As a Senior Care Assistant at HC One, kindness is 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 to tell. By joining us, you'll have a wonderful opportunity to give back to these individuals.

This means planning and delivering care that gives our residents a sense of security, dignity, and independence. You will get to know our residents and their families, helping to ensure we deliver truly personalized care plans. Leading a team of Care Assistants, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of care and influencing the team positively. Whether demonstrating how to use a walking frame, assisting at mealtimes, or communicating with families, your approach will be rooted in kindness. Assisting the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, you will be involved in providing physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, as well as administering medication.

One of your key responsibilities is to maintain accurate records and build strong relationships with your team.

Ideally, you will have completed a Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care and be prepared to work towards a Level 3 qualification or equivalent, with a background in person-centered care planning and dementia care knowledge. However, your positive energy, ability to get along with people, good record-keeping skills, and effective time management are essential. You will communicate considerately and kindly with residents and colleagues alike.

About HC-One

At HC-One, kindness is more than a word; it is a core belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, supporting them to lead their best lives.

We demonstrate five qualities in our team, known as Kindness the HC-One Way: curiosity, compassion, creativity, courage, and dependability. We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves, learning from each other to better serve our communities.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You should be able to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know how to act. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training and undertake additional relevant training. You should be able to seek advice and report concerns appropriately.

We’ll provide full training, offering a great opportunity to learn new skills. In return, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits and support for 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 with support for qualifications
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Learning from experienced colleagues
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 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, ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We aim for a swift onboarding process from offer to start date.