How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Senior Care Assistant
Senior Care Assistant – HC One
About the Role
Please note: This full-time role (44hrs per week) operates on a seven-day rota, including occasional weekend shifts. Each shift is a long shift (11hrs+ including breaks).
As a Senior Care Assistant at HC One, kindness will guide everything you do, from our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. Every colleague here understands that our residents are individuals with their own lives, stories, and needs. By joining us, you’ll make a meaningful difference in their lives—providing care that secures their sense of security, dignity, and independence.
Key Tasks:
- Work collaboratively with Registered Nurses and Care Managers to develop and implement personalised care plans, getting to know residents and their families.
- Lead a team of Care Assistants, ensuring the highest standards of care are consistently met—whether supporting mobility, meal assistance, end-of-life care, or mental stimulation through social/recreational activities.
- Administer medication and assist with physical and psychological engagement.
- Maintain accurate care records and foster strong relationships with the team.
Responsibilities:
- Assist residents in daily activities with compassion and attention to detail, ensuring their needs are met with kindness as the core principle.
- Engage in medication administration and monitor residents' health and wellbeing.
- Organise and participate in social and recreational activities to enhance living experiences.
- Support family meetings and ensure open communication whenever possible.
- Document care in line with company policies, ensuring records are complete and accurate.
- Collaborate with the Registered Nurse and Care Manager on resident-specific care strategies.
- Promote and uphold a safeguarding culture, recognising signs of abuse, neglect, or harm.
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.
Requirements
- Ideal candidates will have:
- A Level 2 Diploma/S/NVQ in Adult Social Care
- Interest and ability to pursue a Level 3 qualification in Adult Social Care or equivalent
- Experience (or strong desire) in person-centred care planning
- Specialist knowledge in caring for individuals with dementia
- Essential skills include:
- Exceptional people skills—connecting sincerely with residents, families, and colleagues.
- Strong record-keeping ability and precise attention to detail.
- Effective time management and ability to prioritise tasks in a demanding setting.
- A considerate, empathetic, and proactive communication style in all interactions.
- Prior safeguarding knowledge (training provided if not already held).
About HC-One
Kindness is our guiding principle at HC-One. We believe in listening to residents to understand what truly matters to them, ensuring they live life to the fullest.
OurHC-One Way embodies these core qualities:
- Curiosity: We ask questions to understand, seek clarity, and interpret needs.
- Compassion: We practice empathy, viewing things through others’ perspectives.
- Creativity: We balance imagination with practical problem-solving.
- Courage: We empower residents to live the life they choose.
- Reliability: You can always depend on us.
We champion inclusivity and foster a work environment that values variety of backgrounds, fostering diversity and mutual respect.
Safeguarding is prioritised thoroughly—for all colleagues:
- Regular safeguarding training.
- The ability to recognise and report signs of abuse, harm, or neglect.
- Training on allied legislative and ethical protocols.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Benefits
HC-One aggressively invests in quality training and rewards employees’ commitment.
Provided on board:
- Full training programmes to accelerate skill development.
- Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG check.
- Hourly rates that adjust based on experience and qualifications.
- Free uniform.
- Free meals provided for shifts eight+ hours.
- Company pension scheme.
- 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).
- Group life assurance cover.
- Wagestream: Access to flexible financial wellness tools and pay-as-you-need schemes.
- English Award-winning learning and development, pathways towards further qualifications.
- GP online service for urgent medical consultations, available 24/7 (available to you and any dependent children under 16).
- Reflective and collaborative learning through involvement with committed team members.
- Employee discounts across 1,600+ high-street and specialist partners.
- Wellbeing support:
- Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for physical, mental or financial concerns (24/7 assistance).
- Workplace recognition schemes:
- “Kindness in Care” initiative.
- Long service awards (festiizing career longevity).
- Referral rewards: Earn up to £1000 per successful referral depending on role suitability.
We commit to having the fastest possible onboarding pipeline, welcoming you to join us as soon as possible after securing an offer. We value diversity and representation, ensuring HC-One reflects the communities we serve. Everyone is welcome to be authentic at work.
“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