HC-One is currently looking to hire Senior Care Assistants to join their care homes across the England. Kindness, compassion and dedication are some of the key attributes the successful applicant will possess. If you feel you are what they are looking for do not hesitate to send in your application after reading the information below.
HC-One is delighted to introduce the HC-One family of care homes. At HC-One, the mission is to be the first choice care home for Residents and Colleagues in each of the communities served. This mission is pursued through providing the kindest possible care to Residents.
Founded in 2011, HC-One’s objective is to make a real difference in the lives of older men and women in communities throughout the UK.
With approximately 270 care homes, HC-One is proud to provide positive, personalized care and support to more than fourteen thousand Residents, encompassing dementia care, nursing, residential, and specialist care.
HC-One is pleased to work with, train, and develop more than twenty thousand caring Colleagues who deliver round-the-clock care and support.
This is achieved by fostering a culture that actively encourages simple kindness. ‘Kindness’ isn’t just a warm and fuzzy feeling – it’s an Incredibly powerful force for good, making Residents and Colleagues feel good about themselves and fostering many positive outcomes.
The national scale of HC-One means the organization has the resources and expertise required to provide the very highest standards of care, guided by the founding ethos that each home, Resident, and Colleague is treated with kindness and as an individual.
Position: Senior Care Assistant
Salary: £12.90 to £13.50 per hour
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Blacon, Chester, Cheshire, England
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.
Main Duties
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
- It is essential you possess a 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new.
- 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
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
Interested and qualified individuals should kindly CLICK HERE to learn more about the role and to apply
Application Deadline
Unspecified