Senior Care Assistant

HC-One; Redcar; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to ensure the highest standards of personalized care for residents. The ideal candidate will lead a team, plan and implement care, and maintain accurate records while showing kindness and support to residents and staff. A diploma in Adult Care is preferred, and benefits include 28 days of annual leave and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

28 days annual leave

Free uniform

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream - flexible access to pay

GP online service

Colleague discounts

Free meal during shifts over eight hours

Qualifications

• Ideally prepared to work toward Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Background in person-centered care planning.
• Knowledge of caring for people with dementia.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement care for residents.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants.
• Assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager.
• Maintain accurate records.

Skills

Positive energy

Good record-keeping

Time management

Kindness in communication

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care

Job description

Overview

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 single person 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 something back to those people.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement care to give residents security, dignity and independence.


• Get to know residents and their families to deliver truly personalised care plans.


• Lead a team of Care Assistants and maintain the highest standards of care; be a positive influence on the team.


• Show someone how to use a walking frame, help someone at the end of life to eat a meal, or speak with a resident's family on the phone, always with kindness.


• Assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager; provide physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities; administer medication.


• Maintain accurate records and build strong relationships with the team.

Qualifications

• Ideally, Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care (S/NVQ) and prepared to work toward Level 3 or equivalent; background in person-centered care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia.


• Essential: brilliant positive energy and ability to get along with people; good record-keeping; time management; be considerate and kind when communicating with residents and co-workers.

About HC-One

At HC-One, kindness is more than a word. It is a belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them so we can support them to lead their best possible life. We call these five qualities Kindness the HC-One Way: Curious, Compassionate, Creative, Courageous, and Counted On. We champion inclusivity and have a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You will be able to recognise signs of abuse, harm or neglect and know what to do if concerns arise. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training as needed. You will have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

Benefits

• Night Shift


• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG


• Hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications


• Free uniform


• During a shift of eight hours or more a nutritious meal will be available


• Company pension scheme


• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays


• Group life assurance cover


• Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it


• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications.


• GP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your children under 16


• An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.


• Colleague discounts - Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.