Senior Care Assistant

About The RoleAs a Night 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. Please be aware this is for night shift only and 22 hours per week.ResponsibilitiesPlan and implement care that gives residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence.Get to know residents and their families to ensure truly personalised care plans.Lead a team of Care Assistants, maintaining the highest standards of care and influencing the rest of the team.Assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, providing essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, and administering medication.Maintain accurate records of the job you do and build strong relationships with the rest of your team.QualificationsIdeally, you’ll have completed a Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Social Care and be prepared to work towards a Level 3 qualification in Adult Social Care or equivalent. You should have a background in person‑centred care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia. What’s essential is your brilliant positive energy, natural ability to get along with people, good record‑keeping skills, effective time management, and a considerate and kind communication style with residents and co‑workers.About HC‑OneAt 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. There are five qualities that every HC‑One team member shows up with, supports, and coaches in each other every single day – Kindness the HC‑One Way:Curiosity: we ask questions, look for clues, and seek to understand.Compassion: we walk in the shoes of others.Creativity: we use imagination to make things happen.Courage: we support residents to live the life they want.Dependability: we are always counted on.We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to learn from each other and better represent the communities we serve.SafeguardingSafeguarding is everyone’s responsibility in adult social care. You must recognise signs that may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect, know what to do if there are concerns, attend safeguarding training appropriate to your role, and be able to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.BenefitsPaid Enhanced DBS/PVGHourly rate subject to experience and qualificationsFree uniformNutritious meal available during an eight‑hour or more shiftCompany pension scheme28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidaysGroup life assurance coverWagestream – financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need itAward‑winning learning and development and support to achieve qualificationsGP online – around‑the‑clock GP consultation via an interactive app for you and your dependents under 16Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed teamColleague discounts – access to over 1600 high‑street discounts, carefully selected partnersWellbeing – free independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 365 support for a range of issuesExcellent recognition schemes such as “Kindness in Care” and Long Service AwardsAttractive refer‑a‑friend scheme up to £1,000 per referral, depending on roleWe 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 prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC‑One family. We are committed to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one. #J-18808-Ljbffr