About the role
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. And, by joining us, you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.
Hours and Workplace
This role is for 33 hours per week.
Key responsibilities
- Planning and implementing care that gives residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence.
- Getting to know residents and their families to ensure truly personalised care plans.
- Leading a team of Care Assistants and maintaining the highest standards of care.
- Showing residents how to use walking frames, helping at the end of life, and communicating with families in a kind manner.
- Assisting the Registered Nurse and Care Manager in physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities and administering medication.
- Maintaining accurate records of care and building strong relationships with the rest of the team.
Qualifications and experience
Ideally, you have completed a Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Social Care and are prepared to work towards a Level 3 qualification in Adult Social Care or equivalent. A background in person‑centred care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia is essential. You should have brilliant positive energy, natural ability to get along with people, demonstrate good record keeping, and manage your time effectively. Communication with residents and co‑workers should be considerate and kind.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility in adult social care. You must recognise signs of abuse, harm, or neglect, know what to do if concerns arise, attend safeguarding training appropriate to your role, seek advice, and report concerns, including escalation where necessary.
Benefits
- Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
- Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications
- Free uniform
- Nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
- 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 to support qualification achievement
- GP online – around‑the‑clock GP consultation via an interactive app available to you and dependents under 16
- Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of a committed team
- Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 high‑street discounts, including carefully selected partners
- Wellbeing – free access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- Recognition schemes such as “Kindness in Care” and Long Service Awards
- Refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role
About HC‑One
At HC‑One, kindness is more than a word. It is a belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them so we can support them to lead their best possible life.
We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to learn from each other and better represent the communities we serve.
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