Senior Care Assistant Senior Care Assistant

HC-One Ltd.; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead a team in providing compassionate care across dementia and residential settings. Candidates should possess a Level 2 Diploma/SNVQ in Adult Care and contribute to creating personalized care plans. The role encompasses daily assistance to residents, medication administration, and maintaining high care standards, along with an opportunity to work within a supportive team environment that values kindness and integrity.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards Level 3 or equivalent.
• Knowledge of caring for people with dementia.
• Safeguarding awareness and training.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Care Assistants and maintain high standards of care.
• Plan and implement personalised care to ensure residents’ security and dignity.
• Administer medication and assist residents with daily living activities.

Skills

Team leadership

Person-centred care planning

Good record keeping

Time management

Education

Level 2 Diploma/SNVQ in Adult Care

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Care Assistant at HC One, kindness is at the core of your work across Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. You will plan and implement care that gives residents security, dignity and independence, develop personalised care plans, lead a team of Care Assistants, maintain high standards of care, and support residents and families. You will assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, provide physical and mental stimulation through activities, and administer medication. You will maintain accurate records and build strong team relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Care Assistants and maintain the highest standards of care.
• Plan and implement personalised care to ensure security, dignity and independence for residents.
• Assist residents with daily living activities, including mobility aids, meals, and communicating with families.
• Administer medication in line with policy and involve residents in activities.
• Maintain accurate records and build strong relationships with the team.

Qualifications and qualities

• Level 2 Diploma/SNVQ in Adult Care (preferred) and willingness to work towards Level 3 or equivalent.
• Background in person-centred care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia.
• Brilliant positive energy, ability to get along with people, good record keeping, and time management.
• Kindness, consideration and genuine care in all interactions.
• Safeguarding awareness; attend safeguarding training and undertake additional training.

Employment details

Salary: £13.50 to £14.10 per hour

Location: Fazakerley House, Prescot area

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.
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues
• Excellent recognition schemes such as 'Kindness in Care' and Long Service Awards
• An attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role