Senior Care Assistant

HC-One; Telford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

HC-One is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead a team in delivering compassionate care in Telford. This full-time night role focuses on personalized care for residents, ensuring their dignity and independence. Candidates should have a Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care and a kind, positive attitude.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Competitive hourly rate

Free uniform

Nutritious meals during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance

Wagestream for flexible pay access

Learning and development opportunities

GP online services for children under 16

Colleague discounts at over 1600 retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in person-centered care planning preferred.
• Caring for people with dementia is a plus.
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver care ensuring residents feel secure and dignified.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants and uphold care standards.
• Administer medication and facilitate social activities.

Skills

Communication

Kindness

Team Leadership

Person-Centered Care

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care

Willingness to work towards Level 3

Job description

About The Role

Please note this is a Full-time NIGHT contract.

As a Senior Care Assistant at HC One, kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It influences every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. Every team member understands that our residents are individuals with their own stories, and joining us offers a wonderful opportunity to give back to them.

Your responsibilities include planning and delivering care that ensures residents feel secure, dignified, and independent. You will get to know residents and their families to help create personalized care plans. Leading a team of Care Assistants, you will uphold the highest standards of care and positively influence your team. Whether assisting with mobility, end-of-life care, or communicating with families, your approach will be rooted in kindness. You will also support the Registered Nurse and Care Manager by facilitating social and recreational activities, and administering medication.

Maintaining accurate records and building strong team relationships are key responsibilities. Ideally, you will have completed a Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care or equivalent, and be willing to work towards Level 3. Experience in person-centered care planning and caring for people with dementia is preferred. Most importantly, you should have a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and be considerate and kind in all interactions.

About HC-One

At HC-One, kindness is more than a word; it is our core belief. We care about what matters most to our residents to support them in leading their best lives. Our team embodies five qualities: curiosity, compassion, creativity, courage, and reliability, which we support and foster daily.

We promote inclusivity, creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and authentic. Our diverse workforce helps us better serve our communities. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and staff are trained to recognize and act on signs of abuse, harm, or neglect, with ongoing training provided.

We offer full training and a range of benefits to support your well-being, including:

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meals during shifts of eight hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream for flexible pay access
• Learning and development opportunities with support for qualifications
• GP online services for you and your children under 16
• Opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 retailers

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