Responsibilities
As 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. By joining us, you'll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people. Planning and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence.
Leading a team of Care Assistants, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of care and you will 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 will 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.
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility in adult social care. You must be able to recognise the signs that may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and 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.
Qualifications
Ideally, 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 an equivalent. You should have a background in person centred care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia. What’s essential, though, is your brilliant positive energy and natural ability to get along with people. You should know what good record keeping looks like, be able to manage your time effectively, and be truly considerate and kind whenever you communicate with a resident or co‑worker.
Benefits
* 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 dependents 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
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