Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to deliver personalized care that ensures security, dignity, and independence for residents. The ideal candidate will lead a team of Care Assistants, maintain high-care standards, and engage effectively with residents and families. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

GP online consultation

Employee Assistance Programme

Colleague discounts

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Completion of Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Social Care preferred; willingness to work toward Level 3.
• Experience in person-centered care and caring for people with dementia is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on kindness and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement high-quality care that enhances residents' security, dignity, and independence.
• Lead and maintain standards among Care Assistants, influencing positivity within the team.
• Facilitate physical and mental activities; assist with medication as required.
• Collaborate with nursing and management staff to support residents and their families.

Skills

Person-centered care planning

Knowledge of dementia care

Effective time management

Good record-keeping

Kind communication style

Positive energy

Education

Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Social Care

Job description

Overview

About The Role: 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.

For you, that will mean planning and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence. You will get to know our residents and their families – helping to ensure we deliver truly personalised care plans. Leading a team of Care Assistants, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of care and you’ll be a real influence on the rest of the team. Whether you are showing someone how to use a walking frame, helping someone at the end of their life to eat a meal or talking to a resident’s family on the phone, you’ll do so with a sense of kindness, above anything else. Assisting the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, you will be involved in providing essential physical and mental stimulation through a range of social and recreational activities, as well as administering medication.

This is a full-time position of 38.5 hours per week.

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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement high-quality care that delivers security, dignity and independence for residents; develop personalised care plans.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants, maintaining high standards of care and acting as a positive influence on the team.
• Provide essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities; assist with administering medication as required.
• Collaborate with the Registered Nurse and Care Manager to support residents and families; communicate effectively with residents and co-workers.
• Maintain accurate records of care delivered and ensure timely, compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Ideally, you’ll have completed a Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Social Care and are prepared to work towards Level 3 qualification in Adult Social Care or equivalent.
• Background in person-centered care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia.
• Essential qualities include brilliant positive energy, ability to get along with people, good record-keeping, effective time management, and a considerate and kind communication style.

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.

To be able to provide the kindest possible care there are 5 qualities that everyone who is part of the HC-One team shows up with, supports and coaches in each other every single day. We call these 5 qualities Kindness the HC-One Way: We are curious and ask questions, look for clues and seek to understand. We are compassionate and try to walk in the shoes of others. We\'re creative yet practical, using our imagination to make things happen. We are courageous in how we support residents to live the life they want, and we can always be counted on. We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to learn from each other and better represent the communities we serve.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

Benefits

• 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 - around the clock GP consultation via app for you and your children under 16
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team
• Colleague discounts – Access to over 1600 high street discounts
• Wellbeing - access to an independent Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 365)
• Excellent recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role

We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family. We are committed to providing a quick turnaround from offer to start date.