How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Senior Care Assistant
About The Role
Senior Care Assistant • HC One (Night shift, 33 hours/week)
This dynamic role focuses on providing kind, personalised care in our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. You’ll create meaningful relationships with residents—listening to their stories, maintaining their dignity, independence, and security while driving high-standard care across your team.
As a Senior Care Assistant, your key responsibilities include:
- Planning and delivering person-centred care that enhances residents’ daily lives.
- Collaborating with Registered Nurses and Care Managers to deliver physical/mental stimulation, recreational activities, and medication support.
- Training a team of Care Assistants, ensuring they uphold standards of kindness, professionalism, and care.
- Maintaining accurate records of resident care while forging strong professional relationships.
- Safeguarding—recognising signs of potential abuse, harm, or neglect, and knowing how to report concerns.
About HC-One
At HC-One, kindness isn’t a policy—it’s a way of life. Our team lives by five core values, dubbed the HC-One Way:
- "We are curious" – We seek to understand people through questions and observation.
- "We are compassionate" – We walk in others’ shoes, offering empathy at every turn.
- "We are creative yet practical" – We use imagination to tailor care to individual needs.
- "We are courageous" – We empower residents to live their best lives, no matter the challenges.
- "We’re dependable" – A team you can always trust to support others.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
We champion inclusivity, respecting diversity to strengthen care and reflect the communities we serve. Collaboration and courage shape our mission.
Requirements & Qualifications
Ideal candidates will possess:
- A Level 2 Diploma/QNVQ in Adult Social Care (or equivalent) with a passion for pursuing a Level 3 qualification.
- Experience in person-centred care planning, particularly dementia care.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills—naturally warm, empathetic, and great communicators.
- Strong record-keeping and time-management capabilities.
- A commitment to safeguarding training and protocols.
Subject to experience/qualifications, candidates will receive pay based on two bands:
- Skilled Support Worker rate
- Skilled Senior Rate
Benefits & Support
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Free uniform, nutritional meals during all shifts.
- 28 days annual leave (bank holidays included).
- Accredited safeguarding training specific to your role.
- Company pension scheme and life assurance coverage.
- Pay-as-you-go salary flexibility (Wagestream).
- Standardised learning programmes & qualifications support.
- Wellbeing access via GP Online and a private Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for both physical/mental health needs.
- GP Online offers 24/7 GP access via an app—available for you and your dependents aged 16 or under.
- Discounts up to £300 (via exclusive high-street partners).
- Recognition & awards, including Kindness in Care and Long Service schemes.
- Refer-a-friend incentive: up to £1000 per referral, depending on role.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
About You
While no specific experience is specified, we are delighted to consider candidates who embody:
- Natural kindness, emotional resilience, and a genuine dedication to creating fulfilling lives for seniors.
- Experience (or a desire) to progress into formal care qualifications.
- A willingness to embrace flexibility, creativity, and team collaboration.
HC-One values diversity and invites applications from all backgrounds, prioritising inclusion and rapid onboarding from offer acceptance. Colleagues start their journey with us quickly and without hesitation.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location