Senior Care Assistant

HC-One Ltd; Stalybridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is looking for a Senior Care Assistant in Stalybridge. In this full-time role, you will lead a team to provide personalized care for residents, ensuring their dignity and independence. Ideal candidates will have a Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care, and a background in dementia care. The position offers extensive training and benefits, including a welcome bonus and ongoing career development.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Up to £500 welcome bonus

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Completion of Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Care preferred.
• Willingness to pursue Level 3 qualification in Adult Care.
• Experience in dementia care appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement personalized care for residents.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants.
• Maintain accurate records and relationships.

Skills

Person-centred care planning

Communication skills

Record keeping

Team leadership

Education

Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Care

Job description

Overview

About The Role. This role is for Full Time hours, 44hrs per week, working over a seven day rota. Shifts will be a mixture of Days and Nights.

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. You will help ensure residents are treated as people with their own stories, and you will have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.

In this role you will plan and implement care that gives residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence. You will get to know residents and their families, helping to deliver truly personalised care plans. Leading a team of Care Assistants, you will maintain the highest standards of care and influence the rest of the team. You may assist with activities such as showing someone how to use a walking frame, helping someone at the end of life, or talking to a resident’s family on the phone, always with kindness. You will assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager in providing physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, and you may administer medication.

One of your key responsibilities as Senior Care Assistant is to maintain accurate records of the job you do and build strong relationships with the rest of your team.

Qualifications and Skills

Ideally, you’ll have completed a Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Care and be prepared to work towards Level 3 qualification in Adult Care or equivalent, with a background in person-centred care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia. What’s essential is your positive energy and ability to get along with people. You’ll know what good record keeping looks like, be able to manage your time effectively, and communicate with residents or co-workers with consideration and kindness.

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 they can lead their best possible life.

To provide the kindest possible care there are 5 qualities that the HC-One team shows up with daily. We call these the 5 qualities of the HC-One Way: we are curious, compassionate, creative yet practical, courageous, and reliable. We champion inclusivity and value a diverse, inclusive workforce that represents the communities we serve. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility; colleagues attend safeguarding training and may undertake additional training in related areas. You can seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

Training, Benefits and Support

We provide full training and offer a wide range of benefits and services to support your well-being and career development, including:

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Up to £500 welcome bonus
• 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
• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online – 24/7 GP consultations via an app (available to you and your children under 16)
• Opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding team
• Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 high street discounts
• Wellbeing support – confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
• Recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role

We are committed to inclusive practices and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We aim for a quick turnaround from offer to start date where possible.