Senior Care Assistant

HC-One; Uddingston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Uddingston is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead a team in delivering personalized care. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding, ensuring residents receive the highest standards of support. Benefits include competitive pay, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

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 financial wellbeing

Learning and development support

GP online service

Colleague discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Background in person-centred care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia.
• Ability to assist Registered Nurse and provide mental stimulation.
• Commitment to continuous learning and safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Care Assistants and maintain standards of care.
• Implement personalised care plans for residents.
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Time-management

Record-keeping

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care

Willingness to work towards Level 3

Job description

Overview

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, and you will help residents live with security, dignity and independence. You will get to know our residents and their families to deliver truly personalised care plans while leading a team of Care Assistants and maintaining the highest standards of care.

Whether you are showing someone how to use a walking frame, supporting end-of-life meals or speaking with a resident's family, you will do so with kindness as the guiding principle. You will assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, providing essential physical and mental stimulation through activities, and administering medication where required.

One of your key responsibilities is to maintain accurate records and build strong relationships with your team.

Safeguarding and continuous learning are integral to the role, with full training provided and opportunities to develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Care Assistants and maintain the highest standards of care.
• Plan and implement personalised care that promotes security, dignity and independence for residents.
• Get to know residents and their families to deliver tailored care plans.
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities; assist with medication administration as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and foster strong team relationships.
• Support safeguarding responsibilities and escalate concerns as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Ideally, Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care (NVQ/SVQ) and willingness to work towards Level 3 or equivalent.
• Background in person-centred care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia.
• Strong communication, time-management and record-keeping skills; positive energy and ability to work well with others.

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 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 are 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 and foster 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 it is important to recognise signs of possible abuse, harm or neglect and know what to do if concerns arise. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training and to undertake additional training as needed. You will be encouraged to seek appropriate advice and escalate actions when necessary.

Benefits

• 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 inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream for financial wellbeing and flexible pay access
• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Colleague discounts with 1600+ high-street partners
• Wellbeing support and confidential employee assistance