"Spring" into Action—Join the HICA Group as a Senior Care Assistant!
Are you ambitious, dedicated, and professional? We're excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join the team at Red House, our Older Person residential service in Bridlington, as a Senior Care Assistant!
This role is perfect for an experienced Care Assistant eager to take their career to the next level.
The company is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.
Pay & Hours:
£13.22 per hour
36 Hours per week
Night shift
Working on a rota covering 7 days per week (every other weekend)
£500 welcome bonus (£250 to be paid at 2 milestones)
The Role:
You will oversee the care team and ensure the safe delivery of care, support and medication with all standards met during your shift. With continued guidance from the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager, as well as support from our experienced team, you will be given the opportunity to get to know the resident’s needs before transferring onto nights.
Main responsibilities include but not limited to:
Coach and mentor new and existing staff
Review care plans
Prepare, administer, store, record and order medication
Personal care (washing, dressing, oral hygiene)
Maintain and develop professional relations with families
Reporting any safeguarding concerns
Promote independence of our residents at all times to improve their quality of life
About you:
Have an NVQ Level 2 in Care; this is not essential as our Team Leader Development Programme will support those wanting to take the next step in their career.
Medication trained - not essential as training can be given
Be confident in supervising others and be able to manage/prioritise workloads
Be able to work as part of a team.
Have a positive attitude.
We provide full training so don’t worry If you are new to this role, as long as you have the right qualities and experience in the care industry we would love to hear from you.
Rewards & Benefits:
Paid breaks
On-the-spot voucher recognition scheme £000s awarded every month
Techsave loans scheme opened twice a year
In-house lottery with £0000s to be won every month
£500 rewards for every friend or family referral
Cycle to Work scheme and other salary sacrifice benefits
Retail, supermarket, holiday, entertainment & cinema discounts
Discounted local & national gym memberships, plus FREE on-demand workouts and classes available to stream in your living room
Access to low cost saving plans and loans
Hospital and Death Benefit plans at discounted prices
Employee assistance programme & access to free counselling
Free parking
Access to funded qualifications and internal career progression
About us:
Red House is a 48-bed care home divided into two 24-bed communities, offering specialised dementia care and physical support to older adults. Nestled in the charming seaside town of Bridlington, we enjoy proximity to local amenities and beautiful views of the beachfront and Flamborough Head.
Our single-storey building features hairdressing facilities, designated activity areas, and serene internal courtyards and gardens, providing ideal spaces for relaxation and gardening hobbies. A resident favourite is the Red House Arms, our very own in-house pub that also facilitates a diverse array of pub-themed activities and events, including royal celebrations, race afternoons, and games like dominoes and darts.
With two dedicated activity coordinators, we ensure a vibrant schedule of activities is available seven days a week.
We are delighted to announce that in 2024 Red House received the Gold Standard Award for End Of Life care. This prestigious award recognises health and social care providers who deliver exceptional care during the final year of life. To qualify for this award, we demonstrated compliance with strict criteria in 20 different areas, from leadership and support to dignity and respect, while submitting a comprehensive portfolio of evidence.
The HICA Group is a ‘Not for Profit’ organisation providing a range of care services to elderly clients and people with learning difficulties, across a range of services, including our care homes, residential settings and in the community.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Senior Care Assistant / Team Leader:
Senior Support Worker, Lead Care Assistant, Care Supervisor, Senior Healthcare Assistant, Residential Team Leader, Senior Carer, Senior HCA, Senior Night Care Assistant, Shift Leader, Senior Support Coordinator, Senior Domiciliary Care Worker, Care Coordinator, Assisted Living Team Leader, Senior Community Care Worker, Nursing Home Team Leader, Senior Personal Care Assistant, Deputy Care Manager, Care Team Supervisor, and Senior Home Care Assistant