Senior Care Assistant Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to lead a team and deliver high-quality person-centered care. You will play a crucial role in ensuring residents receive personalized attention while guiding Care Assistants in their responsibilities. The role requires a Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care and offers various benefits, including training opportunities and flexible pay access.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

GP online service

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in person-centred care planning.
• Knowledge of caring for people with dementia.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Care Assistants to maintain care standards.
• Assist in providing mental and physical stimulation.
• Administer medication as necessary.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Level 2 Diploma/SNVQ in Adult Care

Willingness to work towards Level 3

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 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 an opportunity to give something back to those people by planning and implementing care that provides residents with security, dignity and independence. You will get to know our residents and their families, helping ensure we deliver truly personalised care plans. You will lead a team of Care Assistants and be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of care and influencing the rest of the team. You may support residents in daily activities, such as aiding with mobility aids, supporting end-of-life meals, or communicating with families, always with a focus on kindness. You will assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager in providing essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, as well as administering medication. You will maintain accurate records and build strong relationships with the team. We prioritize inclusive working practices and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join the HC-One family, aiming for a swift onboarding process from offer to start date.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility; all colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training as needed, including knowing how to seek appropriate advice and escalate concerns if action is not taken.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Care Assistants and maintain the highest standards of care with a focus on personalised care plans.
• Assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager in providing essential physical and mental stimulation through a range of social and recreational activities.
• Administer medication as part of the care team.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided and build strong working relationships with the team.
• Support residents in daily activities, including mobility assistance and communicating with residents’ families as needed.

Qualifications

• Ideally, a Level 2 Diploma/SNVQ in Adult Care and willingness to work towards Level 3 or equivalent.
• Background in person-centred care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia.
• Excellent record-keeping, time-management and a positive, caring attitude.
• Strong communication with residents and co-workers, consistently demonstrating kindness and consideration.

Benefits

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Hourly rate 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 – flexible access to pay
• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online service for around-the-clock GP consultations
• Colleague discounts and exclusive offers
• Wellbeing support through an independent Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition schemes such as "Kindness in Care" and Long Service Awards
• Refer-a-friend scheme up to £1,000 per referral, depending on role