Trainee Nursing Assistant

HC-One; Scotland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

HC-One seeks a Trainee Nursing Assistant to join our care team, focusing on delivering high-quality care in our homes. This role offers a structured development program for Senior Care Assistants to upskill into a Nursing Assistant position while ensuring the wellbeing of residents through compassionate care. Enjoy comprehensive training, competitive pay, and various employee benefits including a pension scheme and recognition awards.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Competitive hourly rate

Homemade meal on shift

Company pension scheme

28 days' annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes

Referral scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Health & Social Care.
• Knowledge of relevant legislative requirements.
• Ability to recognize signs of abuse and neglect.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care plans and promote residents' independence.
• Take on delegated nursing tasks under supervision.
• Support residents showing dementia symptoms.

Skills

Medication administration

Shift leadership

Person-led care planning

Education

Level 3 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Care

Job description

About The Role

This role is for a night shift-focused position. As a Trainee Nursing Assistant at HC-One, you will be a role model, embodying the highest standards of kindness in our Memory Care, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. Everyone here understands that our Residents are individuals with their own stories. By joining HC-One, you'll have a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful difference in their lives.

Your responsibilities will include ensuring our residents' care plans are delivered impeccably, promoting their independence and choice. Whether taking on delegated nursing tasks, reporting incidents, or supporting residents showing dementia symptoms, resident wellbeing will always be your priority.

About You

If you are a Senior Care Assistant considering your next career move, seeking to develop your skills, or looking to increase your earnings, HC-One offers the perfect opportunity.

We have created a Trainee Nursing Assistant role with an excellent development program designed to upskill and train Senior Care Assistants to take on more responsibilities and develop the skills necessary to become a Nursing Assistant. This includes tasks such as administering medicines, wound care, and catheter care, under supervision.

Upon completing the program, you will receive a salary increase.

Qualifications for the development program include:

• Level 3 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Care (or working towards)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Health & Social Care as a Senior Carer or similar leadership role, especially involving medication administration and shift leadership
• Knowledge of person-led care planning and relevant legislative requirements

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You must be able to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know the procedures to follow. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training and undertake additional relevant training. You should be able to seek advice and escalate concerns appropriately.

About The Company

We provide full training and a variety of benefits to support your well-being and career development, including:

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications
• Homemade meal on shift
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days' annual leave including bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream for flexible pay access
• Learning and development opportunities
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Employee Assistance Programme for support with physical, mental, and financial issues
• Recognition schemes like ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• Referral scheme offering up to £1000 per successful hire

We aim for a quick onboarding process and are committed to inclusive practices, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds to join our HC-One family.