Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Winsford seeks a Senior Care Assistant to deliver personalized care to residents, ensuring dignity and independence. The role involves leading a team of Care Assistants and maintaining high standards of care. Ideal candidates have experience in adult care and dementia knowledge. Join a passionate team dedicated to enhancing residents’ quality of life through compassion and professionalism.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

GP online consultation service

Access to high street discounts

Award-winning learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience in person-centred care planning.
• Knowledge of caring for people with dementia.
• Ability to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect.

Responsibilities

• Plan personalized care to ensure resident dignity and independence.
• Lead a team and maintain high standards of care.
• Communicate effectively with residents and families.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Positive energy

Time management

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care (NVQ)

Prepared to work towards Level 3 qualification

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. Every single person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. And, 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.

Please note: This role is for Nights 33hrs per week, working over a seven day rota.

Ideally, you'll have completed a Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care (NVQ) and are prepared to work towards Level 3 qualification in Adult Care or equivalent, and have a background in person-centred care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia. What's essential, though, is your brilliant positive energy and natural ability to get along with people. You'll know what good record keeping looks like, be able to manage your time effectively, and communicate with residents and co-workers with kindness and consideration.

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Plan and implement the kind of care that gives residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence. Get to know residents and their families to deliver truly personalised care plans. Lead a team of Care Assistants and maintain the highest standards of care, being a positive influence on the team. Help residents with daily activities—such as mobility assistance and meals—and communicate with families as needed. Work with the Registered Nurse and Care Manager to provide essential physical and mental stimulation through a range of social and recreational activities, and administer medication.

Maintain accurate records of the care you provide and build strong relationships with the rest of your team.

Qualifications

Ideally, you'll have completed a Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care (NVQ) and are prepared to work towards Level 3 qualification in Adult Care or equivalent, and have a background in person-centred care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia. What's essential, though, is your brilliant positive energy and natural ability to get along with people. You'll know what good record keeping looks like, be able to manage your time effectively, and communicate with residents and co-workers with kindness and consideration.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You should be able to recognise signs of abuse, harm or neglect and know what to do if there are concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and to undertake additional training as needed. You should seek appropriate advice and escalate concerns 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 - 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.