Senior Care Assistant Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Wakefield is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to provide high-quality care in a supportive environment. You will plan and implement personalised care plans, lead a team, and uphold dignity and independence for residents. Ideal candidates will have a Level 2 Diploma in Adult Social Care and experience in dementia care, along with excellent communication skills. This role offers competitive pay, supportive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Free uniform

Group life assurance cover

Access to GP online service

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Preferred knowledge of caring for people with dementia.
• Experience in person-centred care planning.
• Excellent record keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records and build strong relationships.
• Assist in providing physical and mental stimulation.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants to uphold care standards.

Skills

Positive energy

Effective time management

Kind communication

Education

Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Social Care

Level 3 qualification in Adult Social Care

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. By joining us, you will 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 will 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 will do so with a sense of kindness, above anything else.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of the job you do and build strong relationships with the rest of your team.
• Assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, and be involved in providing essential physical and mental stimulation through a range of social and recreational activities, as well as administering medication.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants, maintaining the highest standards of care and influencing the rest of the team.
• Plan and implement the kind of care that gives residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence, delivering truly personalised care plans.
• Show kindness in all interactions with residents, families and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Social Care (preferred) and a background in person‑centred care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia.
• Prepared to work towards Level 3 qualification in Adult Social Care or equivalent.
• Brilliant positive energy and a natural ability to get along with people.
• Excellent record keeping and effective time management.
• Considerate, kind communication with residents and co‑workers.

Salary

£13.17 to £13.77 per hour

Location

All Locations: Wakefield
Department: Snapethorpe Hall, Carer
Job Family: Care

Our Culture

We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC‑One family. We are committed to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one.

Benefits

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Hourly rate 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 dependents 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.
• 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