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Night Senior Care Assistant

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HC-One

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You should possess compassion, patience, and a strong desire to support residents' needs during nighttime hours, ensuring their comfort and safety. Experience in care is beneficial.
  • You will plan and implement personalized care, lead a team, maintain high care standards, provide support, facilitate activities, document accurately, and ensure safeguarding.

Requirements

  • Not Specified

Responsibilities

  • As a Night Senior Care Assistant at Greenacres, Kindness will be at the core of everything you do.
  • It touches upon every aspect of our care.
  • 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, you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.
  • For you, it 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 you’ll 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’ll do so with a sense of kindness, above anything else.
  • 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 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.

FAQs

What is the role of a Night Senior Care Assistant at Greenacres?

The Night Senior Care Assistant is responsible for planning and implementing personalized care for residents, leading a team of Care Assistants, providing essential physical and mental stimulation, administering medication, and maintaining the highest standards of care.

What qualities are expected of staff at HC-One?

Staff at HC-One are expected to demonstrate curiosity, compassion, creativity, courage, and reliability in their care practices, embodying the values of Kindness the HC-One Way.

Is training provided for this position?

Yes, full training is provided, making it a great opportunity for individuals to learn something new in the caregiving field.

What are the working hours for this job?

The position is specifically for night shifts, although exact hours may vary based on the needs of the home.

What benefits do Night Senior Care Assistants receive?

Benefits include higher than average pay rates, paid Enhanced DBS/PVG, free uniform, company pension scheme, 28 days annual leave, life assurance cover, access to GP online service, learning and development opportunities, colleague discounts, and a free Employee Assistance Programme for well-being support.

Is safeguarding training required for this role?

Yes, safeguarding training is mandatory, and all colleagues must be able to recognize signs of possible abuse, harm, or neglect and know how to report concerns.

Can I advance my career at HC-One?

Yes, HC-One is committed to supporting the professional and personal growth of its employees through robust career pathways, continuing professional development (CPD), and postgraduate programmes.

What is the work environment like at HC-One?

The work environment is described as first-rate, taking place in a purpose-built luxury home, designed to provide a comfortable and supportive atmosphere for both residents and staff.

Is there a refer-a-friend scheme?

Yes, there is a refer-a-friend scheme in place that allows colleagues to recommend potential new hires.

Are there any specific requirements for the position of Night Senior Care Assistant?

Specific requirements are not detailed in the job description, but typically prior experience in caregiving and the ability to work effectively with a team would be beneficial.

Welcome to HC-One, where we believe in caring with kindness.

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Mission & Purpose

Welcome to HC-One, the 'Kind Care Company'​ We offer professional residential, nursing and specialist dementia care for older people with circa 275 care homes located throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Our aim is to be the first choice care home in each community for residents and colleagues; they will achieve this mission through providing the kindest possible care to residents. HC-One is pioneering a simple approach, where kindness is the guiding ethos. We strive to make a difference to the lives of older men and women in communities across the UK by fostering a culture that actively encourages simple kindness. Kindness isn't just a warm and fuzzy feeling, it's an incredibly powerful force for good.