Senior Care Assistant

HC One; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Care Assistant, where kindness is at the heart of everything. You'll have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of residents by providing personalized care that promotes dignity and independence. This role involves leading a dedicated team, ensuring the highest standards of care, and engaging with residents and their families. With a commitment to inclusivity and professional growth, the company offers robust training and career pathways. Enjoy a supportive work environment with exceptional benefits, making this an exciting opportunity for those passionate about care.

Benefits

Higher than average pay rates

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Life assurance cover

Award-winning learning and development

GP online service

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in care roles with a focus on kindness and compassion.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and build strong team relationships.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement personalized care plans for residents.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants and maintain high care standards.
• Administer medication and provide physical and mental stimulation.

Skills

Kindness

Communication

Team Leadership

Safeguarding Awareness

Education

Relevant Care Qualification

Job description

As a Senior Care Assistant at Coopers Croft, kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It touches upon every aspect of our care. 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.

Please note: this role is for full-time 42h/week nights only.

For you, it 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. You will be involved in providing essential physical and mental stimulation through a range of social and recreational activities, as well as administering 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.

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.

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 values or 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.

Our dedicated, professional colleagues strive to always deliver outstanding care - and we care about our talented teams too, supporting them in their professional and personal growth. We are committed to developing people that work for us through robust career pathways, CPD, and postgraduate programmes. Throughout your career, HC-One will invest in you with great opportunities to progress into regional and national roles.

We'll provide full training, so it's a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being. Throughout your career as a Senior Care Assistant, we will invest in you, and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

• Higher than average pay rates
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Life assurance cover for all colleagues
• 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 children 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 of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives colleagues and their family access to 24/7 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental, and financial issues
• First-rate working environment in a purpose-built luxury home
• Free onsite car parking and close to local transport links
• Refer a friend scheme