Senior Care Assistant

About The RoleAs 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.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.To be able to provide the kindest possible care there are 5 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 5 qualities Kindness the HC-One Way : 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 allows us to learn from each other and better represent the communities we serve.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.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 : Paid Enhanced DBS / PVGHourly rate is subject to experience and qualificationsFree uniformDuring a shift of eight hours or more a nutritious meal will be availableCompany pension scheme28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidaysGroup life assurance coverAward-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 16An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.Colleague discounts – Access to over

• high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme.Excellent recognition schemes such as 'Kindness in Care' and Long Service AwardsAn attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £
• per referral, depending on the 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 and 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.

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