Senior Care Assistant

Overview

As a Night Senior Care Assistant at HC One, kindness is at the core of everything you do. You will support residents across Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes, delivering personalised care that respects each resident’s story. You will plan and implement care to give residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence, and you will get to know residents and their families to ensure care plans are truly person-centred.

You will lead a team of Care Assistants, maintaining the highest standards of care and influencing the rest of the team. Whether you are showing someone how to use a walking frame, helping a resident at the end of life, or speaking with a resident’s family, you will do so with kindness as the guiding value.

You will assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, providing essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, as well as administering medication.

One of your key responsibilities is to maintain accurate records of your work and build strong relationships with your team.

• Lead a team of Care Assistants and maintain high standards of care.
• Plan, implement and evaluate care to promote security, dignity and independence for residents.
• Foster truly personalised care plans by knowing residents and their families.
• Assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager with care delivery and medication administration.
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided and communicate effectively with the team.

• Ideally, a Level 2 Diploma/SNVQ in Adult Social Care (or equivalent).
• Prepared to work towards Level 3 qualification in Adult Social Care or equivalent.
• Background in person-centred care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia.
• Strong record-keeping, time management and caring, considerate communication skills.

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 provide the kindest care there are five qualities HC-One team members show up with and coach in others every day:
Kindness the HC-One Way
. We are curious
, compassionate
, creative
, courageous and counted on
.

We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse and inclusive workforce helps us learn from each other and better represent the communities we serve.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility in adult social care. You should recognise signs of potential abuse, harm or neglect and know what to do if concerns arise. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and undertake additional training as needed. You should seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

We provide full training and a wide range of benefits to support your well-being and career development. You will also receive:

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Competitive hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meals 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
• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online service for you and dependents under 16
• Colleague discounts and access to 1600+ high street discounts
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme for well-being
• Recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme with rewards

We are committed to an inclusive, representative HC-One family and will provide a quick turnaround from offer to start date wherever possible.