Location
Poplar

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£15.70 - £16.30 per hour, subject to experience and qualifications

About the Role
As a Senior Care Assistant at HC-One, kindness is at the heart of everything you do. You will work across Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes, delivering personalised care that gives residents a real sense of security, dignity, and independence. You will build strong relationships with residents and their families to ensure truly person-centred care plans. Leading a team of Care Assistants, you will maintain the highest standards of care and positively influence your team.

Your duties will include assisting the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, providing essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, administering medication, and maintaining accurate records of your work. You will demonstrate kindness in all interactions, whether supporting residents with mobility, assisting at end of life, or communicating with families.

HC-One is committed to safeguarding and requires all colleagues to recognise signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and to report concerns appropriately. Full training will be provided, making this a great opportunity to develop your skills and career.

Benefits
- Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
- Free uniform
- Nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
- Company pension scheme
- 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Group life assurance cover
- Wagestream financial wellbeing and flexible pay access
- Award-winning learning and development with support to achieve qualifications
- GP online service available 24/7 for you and dependents under 16
- Colleague discounts with over 1600 high street offers
- Free access to confidential Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing
- Inclusive and supportive workplace culture
- Commitment to quick onboarding from offer to start date

Experience
Experience in person-centred care planning and caring for people with dementia is desirable. Previous leadership experience within a care setting is advantageous but not essential.

About You
You will have a positive, energetic attitude and a natural ability to build rapport with residents, families, and colleagues. You understand the importance of good record keeping and effective time management. Kindness and consideration are central to how you communicate and work with others.

Qualifications
Ideally, you will have completed a Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Social Care and be willing to work towards a Level 3 qualification or equivalent. Safeguarding training and the ability to recognise and report concerns is essential. HC-One will provide full training and support for ongoing development.