Senior Care Assistant

HC-One; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

HC-One in Stoke-on-Trent is looking for a Senior Care Assistant to deliver personalized care while leading a team of Care Assistants. This full-time role involves planning and implementing care for residents, focusing on security, dignity, and independence.

Your responsibilities also include maintaining care standards and accurate records. The position offers various benefits such as a pension scheme and 28 days of annual leave.

Qualifications

• Completed a Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Social Care.
• Knowledge of caring for people with dementia.
• Positive energy and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement care for residents' security and dignity.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants to maintain care standards.
• Build relationships with residents and families.

Skills

Person-centred care planning

Communication skills

Accurate record keeping

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Social Care

Commitment to progress to Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

This is a full‑time position of 38.5 hours per week. You will work on a 3 on/3 off shift pattern. 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.

Planning and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence is a key part of the role. 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 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 provide essential physical and mental stimulation through a range of social and recreational activities and administer medication.

One of your key responsibilities is to maintain accurate records of the work you do and build strong relationships with the rest of your team.

Qualifications

• Completed a Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Social Care, with commitment to progress to Level 3 or equivalent.
• Background in person‑centred care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia.
• Positive energy, excellent communication, and the ability to get along with people.
• Ability to keep accurate records and manage time effectively.

Benefits

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG.
• Hourly rate 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 dependents 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.
• Wellbeing – free access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 365 support for a range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues.
• Excellent recognition schemes such as “Kindness in Care” and Long Service Awards.
• An attractive refer‑a‑friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role.

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 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 in adult social care. 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.