Senior Care Assistant

NHS; Rothley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care service provider in Rothley is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to provide compassionate care to residents. The role involves planning care, leading a team, and ensuring a high standard of living for residents. Applicants should demonstrate kindness, good record-keeping, and ideally hold a Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care. A supportive environment with training and various benefits is offered.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Colleague discounts on over 1600 high-street offers

Qualifications

• Ideally have experience in person-centered care planning and dementia care.
• Able to maintain accurate records and build strong relationships with the team.
• Good record-keeping and time management skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement care that provides residents with security, dignity, and independence.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants maintaining the highest standards of care.
• Support care delivery by showing how to use mobility aids and assisting with meals.

Skills

Kindness

Time management

Record keeping

Teamwork

Education

S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Care Assistant at HC One, kindness will be at the core of everything you do. This role spans Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes, where residents are seen as individuals with their own stories. Joining HC One offers a meaningful opportunity to give something back to residents.

Main duties of the job

Plan and implement care that provides residents with security, dignity and independence. Be a positive influence on the care team. Demonstrate kindness in every interaction, whether teaching a resident how to use a walking frame, supporting a resident at the end of life, or speaking with a resident’s family on the phone.

About us

At HC-One, our purpose is to support residents to lead their best lives. As the Kind Care Company, we strive to be the first-choice care provider for Families, Colleagues and Commissioners in our communities.

Job responsibilities

This is a full-time role, day shifts, 38.5 hours per week, with full flexibility required. As a Senior Care Assistant at HC One, kindness is central to all activities across our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. You will know our residents and their families, helping to ensure truly personalised care plans. You will lead a team of Care Assistants and maintain the highest standards of care, influencing the team positively. You will support care delivery by showing how to use mobility aids, assisting with meals for residents at the end of life, and communicating with families. You will assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager in providing physical and mental stimulation through activities, and administer medication. A key responsibility is to maintain accurate records and build strong relationships with the team. Ideally, you will have completed a Level 2 Diploma or NVQ in Adult Care and work toward Level 3, with experience in person-centered care planning and dementia care. What matters most is your positive energy, ability to get along with people, good record-keeping, time management, and a genuinely kind approach to residents and colleagues.

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 life.

To provide the kindest care, we promote 5 qualities that we show and coach daily: Kindness the HC-One Way. We are curious, compassionate, creative, courageous, and counted on. We champion inclusivity and a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility; colleagues attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and may undertake additional training. You should be able to seek advice and report concerns, including escalation if needed.

We provide full training and a wide range of benefits to support your physical and psychological well-being. We invest in you as a Senior Care Assistant and offer additional support and benefits, including:

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream for financial wellbeing and flexible pay access
• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues in a supportive team
• Colleague discounts on over 1600 high-street offers
• Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000 per referral

We are committed to inclusivity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We aim to provide a quick turnaround from offer to start date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care desirable but not essential.

Experience

• S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care desirable but not essential.

Additional Criteria

• S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care desirable but not essential.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions.