Trainee Nursing Assistant

HC-One Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Trainee Nursing Assistant to support residents in their Memory Care, Nursing, and Residential homes. This role includes assisting with patient care duties under supervision and participating in a development program to advance your skills. The position offers comprehensive training, a supportive work environment, and benefits like paid DBS checks and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Homemade meal whilst on shift

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream for financial wellbeing

Access to GP online consultation

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Health & Social Care with leadership responsibilities.
• Knowledge of person-led care planning and regulatory requirements.
• Attend safeguarding training appropriate to the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example to ensure supreme kindness in resident care.
• Assist with clinical tasks under nurse supervision.
• Monitor resident wellbeing and report any concerns.

Skills

Leadership

Patient care

Communication

Education

Level 3 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Care

Job description

Overview

About The Role: As a Trainee Nursing Assistant at HC-One, you will be a role model as you lead by example to embody the quality of supreme kindness in every aspect of your work in our Memory Care, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. You will ensure our residents’ care planning arrangements are delivered impeccably, offering residents a sense of choice and independence. You’ll be attentive to resident wellbeing in all tasks, including nursing tasks delegated to you, reporting accidents, or supporting someone showing dementia symptoms.

About You

Senior Care Assistants – have you wondered what your next career move is? Are you looking to develop your skills and knowledge? Would you like to earn more money?

HC-One has created a Trainee Nursing Assistant role with a development program that upskills and trains Senior Care Assistants to undertake more responsibility and develop the skills needed to be a Nursing Assistant. This role will assist in tasks such as administering medicines, care of wounds, catheter care and other direct clinical tasks, under the supervision and guidance of the qualified nurse. You will receive a salary increase once you have completed your program.

This is what you need to qualify for the development program:

• Level 3 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Care (or working towards)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Health & Social Care where you have been a Senior Carer or a similar position with leadership responsibilities especially around administering medicines and leading a shift
• Knowledge and understanding of the person-led care planning process and the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and it is important to recognise signs that may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

About The Company

We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy access to a variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being. Throughout your career as a Nursing Assistant we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications
• Homemade meal whilst on shift
• 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 children 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 for colleagues and their family
• 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

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. We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family.