Care Assistant

Begin your journey with The HICA Group and make a profound impact as a Care Assistant.

Join our dedicated team at Albemarle in Hedon, where you’ll provide compassionate care to those who need it most, creating meaningful connections every day.

The company is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

Pay & Hours:

• £12.22 per hour
• Days shifts available (7am - 7pm)
• 36 hours per week
• Working to a rota covering 7 days per week (every other weekend).

The Role:

By becoming a Care Assistant, you will support our services users to maintain their independence by assisting with everyday tasks and activities, in line with their individual needs;

• Reporting any safeguarding concerns
• Assist with mobility and transferring safely e.g. from bed to chair.
• Full training is provided so if you are new to the care sector, we will help you start your journey with confidence
• Personal care (washing, dressing, oral hygiene)
• Observe and record clients’ physical and emotional well-being reporting any changes
• Assist with meals and drinks to support our resident’s overall nutrition.
• Promote independence of our residents at all times to improve their quality of life
• Contribute and support during activities
• Maintain and develop professional relations with families
• Completing all relevant paperwork in a timely manner

About you:

Are you a talented care professional looking to make a real difference in people’s lives? The HICA Group is seeking dedicated individuals to join our growing team and provide the highest standard of person-centred care and support. Ideally, you will have experience working with dementia patients and individuals who exhibit challenging behaviours.

Our mission is to help people lead purposeful lives and maintain their independence. As a Care Assistant you will assist with mealtimes, personal care, and activities, while also going above and beyond to understand each person holistically.

We value accurate record-keeping, effective communication, and teamwork, all aimed at improving the lives of our residents, both young and old. If you share our commitment to excellence and compassion, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and start your rewarding career with the HICA Group!

Rewards & Benefits:

• £500 rewards for every friend or family referral
• Hospital and Death Benefit plans at discounted prices
• Cycle to Work scheme and other salary sacrifice benefits Access to funded qualifications and internal career progression
• In-house lottery with £0000s to be won every month
• Employee assistance programme & access to free counselling
• Free parking.
• Retail, supermarket, holiday, entertainment & cinema discounts
• Discounted local & national gym memberships, plus FREE on-demand workouts and classes available to stream in your living room
• Access to low cost saving plans and loans
• On-the-spot voucher recognition scheme £000s awarded every month
• Techsave loans scheme opened twice a year

Additional Information:

Albemarle is a specialist dementia home for 42 residents situated in the popular East Yorkshire market town of Hedon. Albemarle is a two-storey residential home with a lift for access to the first floor. We have three lounges for relaxing, entertaining and socialising. We also have three different areas of enclosed garden; one area having a greenhouse and vegetable planters that service users enjoy.

Our dedicated staff members provide high quality residential services for older people who benefit from additional care and support in a warm and friendly environment.

The HICA Group is a ‘Not for Profit’ organisation providing a range of care services to elderly clients and people with learning difficulties, across a range of services, including our care homes, residential settings and in the community.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

Job Types:

• Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kingston upon Hull HU12 8JN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person