Care Assistant

Overview

In your role as a Care Assistant at HC-One, you'll value kindness above all. 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. By joining HC-One you'll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people. Right now, we're looking for an enthusiastic and committed Care Assistant to join the team at our care home. Whether we're providing long or short-term, convalescence, respite or palliative care, our focus is on providing the highest quality service at all times.

As a Care Assistant under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, you will take responsibility for the physical and emotional well being and social needs of our residents. You will assist residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals. Delivering a level of care that truly comes from the heart means ensuring our residents never lose their dignity or sense of individuality as you help with general activities within the care home. Whether you're helping someone with limited mobility to learn to use an aid, offering emotional support to a confused or distressed resident or delivering care to someone at the end of their life, you'll keep their well-being in mind above anything else.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. It is important that you can recognise 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.

About HC-One and our values

At HC-One, kindness is more than a word — it's a way of life. We believe that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, so we can support them to live their best possible lives. To provide the kindest care, everyone at HC-One brings and nurtures five key qualities we call "Kindness the HC-One Way":

• We are curious — asking questions, seeking to understand.
• We are compassionate — walking in the shoes of others.
• We are creative — finding practical ways to make things happen.
• We are courageous — supporting residents to live the life they choose.
• We are dependable — people can always count on us.

We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves. Our diverse workforce helps us learn from one another and better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and prioritise inclusive working practices across everything we do.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care and support for residents under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist with daily living activities, including washing, dressing and meals.
• Engage residents in activities to support wellbeing and dignity.
• Offer emotional support to residents who are distressed or confused and assist at end of life where required.
• Adhere to safeguarding policies and report concerns promptly.

Qualifications and requirements

• Ability to recognise safeguarding concerns and to report them appropriately.
• Willingness to undertake safeguarding training and related development.
• Right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available).

Development, technology and benefits

We are enhancing how we support residents through digital care planning. This technology helps streamline care, improve outcomes, and make daily tasks more efficient. You'll be supported to learn and use new technologies. HC-One offers clear career pathways, continuous professional development, and opportunities at regional and national levels, including postgraduate programmes.

Rewards & Benefits include a wide range of offerings such as:

• Great work-life balance
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• 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
• Wagestream – flexible access to pay
• Learning and development opportunities and support to achieve qualifications

Important notices

Please note: We can only consider applications from individuals who have the full right to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship and cannot accept applications from those on time-limited visas. Applications that do not meet this criterion will not be progressed.

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