Senior Care Assistant

  • NHS
  • Full Time
  • Penrith
  • 14.05 - 14.65 an hour
NHS

Job Description

Job summary

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. And, by joining us, youll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.

Main duties of the job

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. Youll be a real influence on the rest of the care team. And, whether youre showing someone how to use a walking frame, helping someone at the end of their life to eat a meal or talking to a residents family on the phone, youll do so with a sense of kindness above anything else.

About us

At HC-One, our purpose is to support those in our care to lead their best lives. As the Kind Care Company, it is our mission to provide the kindest support and care to Residents living in our care homes, as we strive to be the first-choice care provider for Families, our Colleagues and Commissioners in each of the communities that we serve.

Job responsibilities

Please note that this is a full-time role working day shifts only - 44 hours per week. Full flexibility is required. 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. And, by joining us, youll 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 youll 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 residents family on the phone, youll 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care desirable but not essential.

Desirable

  • S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care desirable but not essential.

Experience

Essential

  • S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care desirable but not essential.

Desirable

  • S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care desirable but not essential.

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care desirable but not essential.

Desirable

  • S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care desirable but not essential.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

HC-One

Address

Pategill Road

Penrith

Cumbria

CA11 8RG

Employer's website

https://apply.hc-one.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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