Senior Care Assistant

About The Role

Full‑time 33hrs per week. Senior Care Assistant at HC One is central to our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. You will plan and implement care that gives residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence. You'll know each resident and their families, ensuring truly personalised care plans. Leading a team of Care Assistants, you will maintain the highest standards of care and influence the rest of the team.

You will assist Registered Nurses and Care Managers, providing physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities and administer medication. You will keep accurate records and build strong relationships with the team.

Ideally you have completed a Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Social Care and are working towards a Level 3 qualification in Adult Social Care or equivalent. You have experience in person‑centred care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia. You bring positive energy, strong communication skills, effective record‑keeping and time‑management.

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.

Kindness the HC‑One Way has five qualities that every member of the HC‑One team shows up with, supports and coaches in each other every day:
curious
, compassionate
, creative
, courageous and dependable
.

We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse workforce learns from each other and better represents the communities we serve.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility in adult social care. You must recognise signs of possible abuse, harm or neglect and know how to act. All colleagues attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and can seek advice and report concerns, including escalating if action is not taken.

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meal available during a shift 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 and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online – a service providing around‑the‑clock GP consultation via an interactive app – available to you and your dependents under 16
• 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 access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7/365 support for physical, mental and financial issues
• Excellent recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• Attractive refer‑a‑friend scheme of up to £1 000 per referral, depending on the role

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 invite applicants from all backgrounds, prioritise inclusive working practices and commit to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one.