As a Senior Care Assistant at HC-One, kindness is at the heart of everything you do. Our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes are built on the understanding that our residents have unique stories and experiences. By joining us, you’ll have the chance to make a real difference in their lives.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for planning and delivering person-centred care, ensuring residents feel secure, dignified, and independent. You’ll build relationships with residents and their families, developing truly personalized care plans. Leading a team of Care Assistants, you’ll set the standard for high-quality care, offering guidance and support to your colleagues. Your role will be varied—whether it’s assisting someone with mobility, providing compassionate end-of-life care, or offering a reassuring conversation to a family member. You’ll also support the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, engage residents in social activities, and administer medication.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is compassionate, dedicated, and a natural leader. You’ll take pride in maintaining the highest standards of care and setting an example for your team. Strong communication and record-keeping skills are essential, ensuring seamless coordination between residents, families, and colleagues.
If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and ready to lead with kindness, we’d love to hear from you!
Qualifications & Experience:
Qualifications: You will have completed a Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Care and are willing to work towards a Level 3 qualification in Adult Care or equivalent.
Experience & Knowledge: A background in person-centred care planning and an understanding of caring for individuals with dementia.
Skills & Attributes:
Strong record-keeping skills and the ability to manage time effectively.
A positive, energetic attitude and a natural ability to build relationships.
Compassionate and considerate communication with both residents and colleagues.
About HC-One
At 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.
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 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.
Rewards & Benefits
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/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