Senior Care Assistant

Senior Care Assistant

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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 person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them, with their own stories to tell. By joining us you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.

Your role will involve planning and implementing care that gives residents a sense of security, dignity and independence. You will get to know residents and their families, ensuring personalised care plans. Leading a team of Care Assistants, you will maintain high standards of care and influence the rest of the team. Whether you help someone use a walking frame, to eat a meal at the end of life, or talk to a family on the phone, you will do so with kindness.

You will assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager providing physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities and administer medication. One key responsibility is to maintain accurate records and build strong relationships with the team.

Ideally, you will have completed a Level 2 Diploma or NVQ in Adult Social Care and be prepared to work towards a Level 3 qualification or equivalent, with experience in person centred care planning and knowledge of dementia care. What’s essential is your positive energy and natural ability to get along with people and manage time effectively.

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. To be able to provide the kindest possible care there are five qualities that everyone who is part of the HC-One team shows up with, supports and coaches in each other every single day.

We call these five qualities Kindness the HC-One Way
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We are curious and ask questions, look for clues and seek to understand. We are compassionate and try to walk in the shoes of others. We're creative yet practical, using our imagination to make things happen. We are courageous in how we support residents to live the life they want, and we can always be counted on. We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves.

Our diverse and inclusive workforce learns from each other and better represents the communities we serve. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility in adult social care and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas.

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications
• Free uniform
• During a shift of eight hours or more a nutritious meal will be available
• 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
• 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. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues
• 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