Senior Care Assistant

HC One; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on providing compassionate care to residents, promoting their dignity and independence. You will lead a team, ensuring personalized care plans, and support the Registered Nurse in various tasks. With a commitment to kindness and inclusivity, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of residents. Join a supportive environment that values professional development and offers numerous benefits, including training and a competitive hourly rate.

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

Qualifications

• Experience in person-centered care planning and dementia care is preferred.
• Key qualities include positive energy, communication skills, and kindness.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver care that promotes residents' security and dignity.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants and maintain high standards of care.

Skills

Person-centered care planning

Dementia care knowledge

Excellent communication

Time management

Kindness

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care

Job description

Role: Senior Care Assistant (Nights, 33 hrs/week)

Please note: This role is for Nights, 33 hours per week.

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. Every team member understands that our residents are individuals with their own stories, and joining us offers a wonderful opportunity to give back to them.

Your responsibilities will include planning and delivering care that promotes residents' security, dignity, and independence. You will build relationships with residents and their families to ensure personalized care plans. Leading a team of Care Assistants, you will uphold high standards of care and positively influence your team. Your tasks may include assisting with mobility, end-of-life care, or communicating with families, always with kindness.

You will also support the Registered Nurse and Care Manager in providing social and recreational activities, administering medication, and maintaining accurate records. A background in person-centered care planning, knowledge of dementia care, and a Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care (or equivalent) are preferred. The key qualities we seek are positive energy, excellent communication, time management, and kindness.

About HC One

At HC One, kindness is more than a word; it is our belief in caring about what matters most to our residents, enabling them to lead their best lives. We value qualities such as curiosity, compassion, creativity, courage, and reliability, which we call 'Kindness the HC-One Way'. We promote inclusivity, fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You must be able to recognize signs of abuse or neglect and know how to respond appropriately. All staff will receive safeguarding training relevant to their role.

Benefits and Training

We provide full training and support your professional development. Benefits include:

• 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, including qualifications
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
• Recognition schemes like 'Kindness in Care' and Long Service Awards
• Refer a Friend scheme up to £1000 per referral

We are committed to an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We aim for a swift onboarding process from offer to start date.