Care AssistantinLiverpoolinLiverpoolPUBLISHED THU 9 JAN 2025
Ability to make a meaningful difference in residents' lives by providing compassionate care that respects their dignity and individuality.
Access to comprehensive training and professional development opportunities, including career pathways and CPD programmes.
Higher than average pay rates, ensuring competitive compensation for your valuable contributions.
Supportive working environment with a focus on team collaboration and learning from experienced colleagues.
A range of benefits including 28 days annual leave, life assurance cover, and a company pension scheme, contributing to overall financial wellbeing.
Wellbeing initiatives such as a confidential Employee Assistance Programme, providing support for physical, mental, and financial issues.
First-rate working conditions in a purpose-built luxury home with free onsite parking and good transport links.
The role of a Care Assistant at HC-One in Liverpool involves providing compassionate and high-quality care to residents at Larkhill Hall. Key responsibilities include assisting with personal care tasks such as hygiene, dressing, and meal assistance while ensuring that residents maintain their dignity and individuality. The position requires recognizing signs of abuse or neglect and participating in safeguarding training.
HC-One emphasises the importance of kindness and inclusivity, expecting team members to champion these values in their daily interactions. The company offers comprehensive training, career development opportunities, and a range of benefits including competitive pay, paid DBS checks, a pension scheme, and access to wellbeing resources. Overall, this role presents an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of residents while being supported by a dedicated team.
HC-One emphasises the importance of kindness and inclusivity, expecting team members to champion these values in their daily interactions. The company offers comprehensive training, career development opportunities, and a range of benefits including competitive pay, paid DBS checks, a pension scheme, and access to wellbeing resources. Overall, this role presents an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of residents while being supported by a dedicated team.
Ability to make a meaningful difference in residents' lives by providing compassionate care that respects their dignity and individuality.
Access to comprehensive training and professional development opportunities, including career pathways and CPD programmes.
Higher than average pay rates, ensuring competitive compensation for your valuable contributions.
Supportive working environment with a focus on team collaboration and learning from experienced colleagues.
A range of benefits including 28 days annual leave, life assurance cover, and a company pension scheme, contributing to overall financial wellbeing.
Wellbeing initiatives such as a confidential Employee Assistance Programme, providing support for physical, mental, and financial issues.
First-rate working conditions in a purpose-built luxury home with free onsite parking and good transport links.
About The Role
In your role as a Care Assistant at HC-One, you’ll value kindness above all, 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.
By joining HC-One you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people. Right now, we’re looking for an enthusiastic and committed Care Assistant to join the team at Larkhill Hall Our focus is on providing the highest quality service at all times.
As a Care Assistant you will take responsibility for the physical and emotional wellbeing and social needs of our residents. Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals.
Delivering a level of care that truly comes from the heart, it’s about making sure our residents never lose their dignity or sense of individuality as you get involved in general activities within the care home. And, whether you’re helping someone with limited mobility to learn to use an aid, offering emotional support to a confused or distressed resident or delivering care to someone at the end of their life, you’ll always have their wellbeing in mind above anything else.
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.
About The Company
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 values or 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.
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.
Our dedicated, professional colleagues strive to always deliver outstanding care – and we care about our talented teams too, supporting them in their professional and personal growth. We are committed to developing people that work for us through robust career pathways, CPD and post graduate programmes. Throughout your career, HC-One will invest in you with great opportunities to progress into regional and national roles.
We’ll Provide Full Training, So It’s a Great Opportunity To Learn Something New. In Return, You Will Enjoy Access To a Huge Variety Of Benefits And Services To Support Your Well-being:
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In your role as a Care Assistant at HC-One, you’ll value kindness above all, 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.
By joining HC-One you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people. Right now, we’re looking for an enthusiastic and committed Care Assistant to join the team at Larkhill Hall Our focus is on providing the highest quality service at all times.
As a Care Assistant you will take responsibility for the physical and emotional wellbeing and social needs of our residents. Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals.
Delivering a level of care that truly comes from the heart, it’s about making sure our residents never lose their dignity or sense of individuality as you get involved in general activities within the care home. And, whether you’re helping someone with limited mobility to learn to use an aid, offering emotional support to a confused or distressed resident or delivering care to someone at the end of their life, you’ll always have their wellbeing in mind above anything else.
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.
About The Company
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 values or 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.
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.
Our dedicated, professional colleagues strive to always deliver outstanding care – and we care about our talented teams too, supporting them in their professional and personal growth. We are committed to developing people that work for us through robust career pathways, CPD and post graduate programmes. Throughout your career, HC-One will invest in you with great opportunities to progress into regional and national roles.
We’ll Provide Full Training, So It’s a Great Opportunity To Learn Something New. In Return, You Will Enjoy Access To a Huge Variety Of Benefits And Services To Support Your Well-being:
- Higher than average pay rates
- Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
- Free uniform
- Company pension scheme
- 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Life assurance cover for all colleagues
- 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
- First-rate working environment in a purpose-built luxury home
- Free onsite car parking and close to local transport links
- Refer a friend scheme
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To work as a Care Assistant in the UK, you need a combination of essential skills, personal qualities, and sometimes specific qualifications. Here are the key skills and attributes required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals. Good listening skills are also important.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others is crucial in providing emotional support to clients.
3. Patience: The ability to remain calm and composed in stressful or challenging situations is vital.
4. Physical Fitness: Care assisting can involve lifting, moving, and supporting clients, so having a good level of physical fitness is important.
5. Observational Skills: Being able to notice changes in a client’s condition or behavior is crucial for providing appropriate care.
6. Time Management: You will often have to manage multiple tasks and prioritize the needs of your clients effectively.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work well with other healthcare professionals to provide the best care possible for clients.
8. Problem-Solving Skills: Finding effective solutions to challenges that arise during care activities.
9. Basic Cooking and Household Skills: Depending on the role, you may be required to prepare meals or assist with household chores.
Personal Qualities:
1. Dependability: Being reliable and punctual is essential in this role.
2. Respectfulness: Treating clients with dignity and respect is fundamental.
3. Adaptability: Being able to adjust your approach based on the individual needs of clients and varying situations.
4. Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and appreciating diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Qualifications:
While formal qualifications are not always required, the following can be beneficial:
1. Care Sector Training: Mandatory training may include safeguarding, first aid, infection control, and health and safety.
2. Health and Social Care Qualifications: NVQs or diplomas in Health and Social Care can enhance job prospects.
3. DBS Check: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is usually required to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals.
Experience:
Experience in healthcare, social care, or related fields can be advantageous, though entry-level positions may be available for those new to the sector.
Continuous Development:
Many employers encourage or require ongoing training and professional development to keep skills updated and enhance care delivery.
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