Please note that this is a full-time role working day shifts only - 44
hours per week. Full flexibility is required. 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. For you, that will mean planning and
implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense
of security, dignity and independence. You will get to know our
residents and their families – helping to ensure we deliver truly
personalised care plans. Leading a team of Care Assistants, you will be
responsible for maintaining the highest standards of care and you’ll be
a real influence on the rest of the team. Whether you are showing
someone how to use a walking frame, helping someone at the end of their
life to eat a meal or talking to a resident’s family on the phone,
you’ll do so with a sense of kindness, above anything else. Assisting
the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, you will be involved in providing
essential physical and mental stimulation through a range of social and
recreational activities, as well as administering medication. One of
your key responsibilities as Senior Care Assistant is to maintain
accurate records of the job you do and build strong relationships with
the rest of your team.
Ideally, you’ll have completed a Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Health and
Social Care and are prepared to work towards Level 3 qualification in
Health and Social Care or equivalent, a background in person
centered care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia.
What’s essential, though, is your brilliant positive energy and natural
ability to get along with people. You’ll know what good record keeping
looks like and be able to manage your time effectively. And, whenever
you communicate with a resident or co-worker, you’ll be truly
considerate and kind. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility 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. You also have the
ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including
escalation if action is not taken.
We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn
something new. In return, you will enjoy access to a huge variety of
benefits and services to support your physical and psychological
well-being and throughout your career as a Senior Care Assistant we
will invest in you, and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:
- Night Shift Position
- 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 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. 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