Senior Care Assistant (IDEAL)

HC One; Cannock; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

HC-One is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for Littleton Lodge. The role focuses on delivering personalized care, leading a team, and ensuring the dignity and independence of residents. Candidates should be compassionate, with strong communication skills and safeguarding awareness. Join a supportive team dedicated to professional growth and high-quality care.

Benefits

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

Learning and development opportunities

GP online service for staff and children under 16

Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in care roles, particularly in planning and implementing care.
• Ability to recognize signs of abuse or neglect and respond appropriately.
• Attendance at safeguarding training required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement personalized care plans for residents.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants to uphold high standards of care.
• Maintain accurate records and build strong relationships with residents and families.

Skills

Kindness

Team Leadership

Communication

Safeguarding Awareness

Job description

Job Description: Senior Care Assistant at Littleton Lodge

As a Senior Care Assistant at Littleton Lodge, kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It influences every aspect of our care. All team members understand that our residents are individuals with their own stories, and joining us provides a wonderful opportunity to give back to those individuals.

Your responsibilities will include planning and implementing care that promotes residents' security, dignity, and independence. You will get to know residents and their families to deliver personalized care plans. Leading a team of Care Assistants, you will uphold high standards of care and influence your team positively. Your duties may involve assisting with mobility, end-of-life care, communication with families, and providing social and recreational activities, including medication administration.

Maintaining accurate records and building strong team relationships are key parts of your role. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility; you should be able to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect, and know how to respond appropriately. Attendance at safeguarding training and the ability to seek advice and escalate concerns are required.

About HC-One

At HC-One, kindness is more than a word; it’s a core belief. We focus on caring about what matters most to our residents to support them in leading their best lives.

Our team embodies five key qualities: curiosity, compassion, creativity, courage, and dependability — collectively known as Kindness the HC-One Way. We promote inclusivity and value diversity, which enriches our workplace and helps us serve our community better.

We are dedicated to professional growth through career pathways, CPD, and postgraduate programs. HC-One invests in its staff, offering opportunities for progression into regional and national roles.

Benefits and Support

• 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
• Learning and development opportunities, including qualifications
• GP online service for staff and children under 16
• Learning from experienced colleagues
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support
• State-of-the-art, purpose-built home environment
• Free onsite parking and accessibility via local transport
• Refer a friend scheme