Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player in care services is seeking a Senior Care Assistant dedicated to providing compassionate support to residents. In this full-time role, you'll plan and implement personalized care, ensuring dignity and independence for each individual. You'll lead a team of Care Assistants, fostering a positive environment while assisting in physical and mental stimulation activities. With a commitment to kindness and inclusivity, this role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents. Join a team that values curiosity, compassion, and creativity, and enjoy a range of benefits to support your well-being and career development.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance

Wagestream for flexible pay access

Learning and development opportunities

GP online service

Colleague discounts and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in person-centered care planning and dementia care is preferred.
• Completed Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing care to provide residents with security and dignity.
• Leading a team of Care Assistants while maintaining high standards of care.

Skills

Person-centered care planning

Dementia care

Effective communication

Time management

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care

Willingness to work towards Level 3

Job description

About The Role

Please note that this is a full-time role working night shifts, 44 hours per week. Full flexibility is required.

As a Senior Care Assistant at HC One, kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It touches upon every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. Every person working here understands that our residents are individuals with their own stories. By joining us, you'll have a wonderful opportunity to give back to these individuals.

Your responsibilities will include planning and implementing care that provides residents with security, dignity, and independence. You'll get to know residents and their families to deliver personalized care plans. Leading a team of Care Assistants, you'll maintain high standards of care and influence your team positively. Your tasks may involve showing how to use mobility aids, assisting at end-of-life, or communicating with families, always with kindness.

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

Ideally, you will have completed a Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care or equivalent and be willing to work towards Level 3. Experience in person-centered care planning and dementia care is preferred. What's essential is your positive energy, ability to communicate kindly, and effective time management.

About HC-One

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

Our team embodies five key qualities: curiosity, compassion, creativity, courage, and reliability. We promote inclusivity and diversity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves.

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

We provide full training and offer a variety 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 pay access
• Learning and development opportunities
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Colleague discounts and wellbeing support
• Recognition schemes and a refer-a-friend bonus scheme

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