Trainee Nursing Assistant

HC-One; Westquarter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care provider in Scotland seeks a Trainee Nursing Assistant to deliver person-centred care in various care settings. This role offers developmental opportunities to transition from Senior Care Assistants and includes responsibilities like administering medicines and assisting nursing tasks. Benefits include paid DBS check, competitive salary, and extensive training support.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Financial wellbeing program

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience as a Senior Carer or in a similar role.
• Understanding of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to seek advice and escalate concerns.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering care planning arrangements.
• Support nursing tasks delegated by a qualified nurse.
• Report accidents and monitor residents showing signs of dementia.

Skills

Experience in Health & Social Care

Knowledge of person-led care planning

Ability to recognize signs of abuse

Education

Level 3 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Care

Job description

Overview

As a Trainee Nursing Assistant at HC-One, you will be a role model, embodying kindness in our Memory Care, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. You will help ensure residents receive person-centred care with choices and independence, while maintaining resident wellbeing in mind at all times.

This development-focused role provides an outstanding program to upskill Senior Care Assistants to undertake more responsibility and develop the skills needed to be a Nursing Assistant. The role includes tasks such as administering medicines, care of wounds, catheter care and other direct clinical tasks, under the supervision and guidance of a qualified nurse. A salary increase is provided once the program is completed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering care planning arrangements to residents with a focus on choice and independence
• Support nursing tasks delegated by a qualified nurse
• Report accidents and monitor residents showing signs of dementia with the aim of safeguarding and wellbeing
• Contribute to person-led care planning processes in line with regulatory requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• 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 around administering medicines and leading a shift
• Knowledge and understanding of person-led care planning and relevant legislative and regulatory requirements
• Safeguarding awareness and ability to recognise signs of abuse, harm or neglect; ability to seek advice and escalate concerns as needed

Training and Development

Full training will be provided. Upon completion of the development program, you will receive a salary increase and ongoing opportunities to progress within HC-One.

Benefits

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications
• Homemade meals on shift
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay
• Extensive learning and development support to achieve qualifications
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Colleague discounts on 1600+ high street partners
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
• Recognition schemes and long service awards
• Refer-a-friend incentive (up to £1000 per referral, subject to role)

HC-One is committed to inclusive working practices and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.