Senior Care Assistant Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A caring organization for elderly support in Radcliffe is seeking a Senior Care Assistant. This role involves leading a team to deliver high-quality, personalized care, working directly with residents and their families. Candidates should have a background in adult care and a commitment to kindness in all interactions. Additional benefits include a welcome bonus, flexible access to pay, and ongoing support for professional development.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Up to £500 welcome bonus

Free uniform

Nutritious meals during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)

Qualifications

• Experience in person-centred care planning.
• Knowledge of caring for people with dementia.
• Demonstrate kindness and consideration in all communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Care Assistants and maintain high standards of care.
• Deliver personalised care plans with residents and their families.
• Assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager as required.

Skills

Strong record-keeping skills

Positive energy

Time-management skills

Ability to get along with people

Education

Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Care

Willingness to work towards Level 3 qualification in Adult Care

Job description

Overview

Please note: This role is for Full Time Days 33hrs per week, working over a seven day rota. 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. 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. You may be involved in activities such as 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, always with kindness as the guiding principle. If needed, you will assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, contributing to essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, as well as administering medication. A key responsibility is to maintain accurate records of the work you do and build strong relationships with the rest of your team. We are committed to ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, representing the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into the HC-One family, with a commitment to a quick offer-to-start transition where possible.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Care Assistants and maintain high standards of care.
• Deliver personalised care plans in collaboration with residents and their families.
• Assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager as required.
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities.
• Assist with medication administration as part of the care team.
• Maintain accurate records of care delivered and contribute to care documentation.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families and colleagues to support wellbeing and dignity.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Ideally, have completed a Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Care and be prepared to work towards Level 3 qualification in Adult Care or equivalent.
• Background in person-centred care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia.
• Positive energy, ability to get along with people, and strong record-keeping and time-management skills.
• Demonstrate kindness and consideration in all communications with residents and co-workers.

Skills and Qualities

All HC-One colleagues are expected to embody the HC-One Way: curiosity, compassion, practicality, courage, and inclusivity. Safeguarding is everyone\'s responsibility; appropriate safeguarding training and reporting procedures are required.

Benefits

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Up to £500 welcome bonus
• Hourly rate is subject to 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 cover
• Wagestream for flexible access to pay
• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Colleague discounts on 1600+ partners
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
• Recognition schemes and Long Service Awards
• Refer-a-friend scheme (up to £1000 per referral, depending on role)