Trainee Nursing Assistant

HC-One; Aberdare; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a Trainee Nursing Assistant to lead by example in delivering quality care. The role offers full training and an opportunity for career advancement with a salary increase upon completing the training program. Candidates should have a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care and relevant experience. Benefits include paid training, a pension scheme, and 28 days annual leave.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

Homemade meal whilst on shift

28 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Colleague discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Health & Social Care as a Senior Carer or similar.
• Ability to administer medicines and lead a shift effectively.
• Knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory care requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in providing resident care.
• Ensure care planning arrangements are impeccably delivered.
• Assist in tasks like administering medications and caring for wounds.

Skills

Leadership responsibilities

Person-led care planning

Understanding of safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Social Care

Job description

About The Role

As a Trainee Nursing Assistant at HC-One, you will be a role model as you lead by example to embody the quality of supreme kindness in every aspect of your work in our Memory Care, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Everyone 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.

For you, that will mean making sure our residents’ care planning arrangements are delivered impeccably. We want to offer our residents a sense of choice and independence and you’ll be the person to ensure we do And, whether you’re taking up a nursing task delegated to you, reporting an accident or spending time with someone who’s demonstrating symptoms of dementia, you’ll always have Resident wellbeing in mind above anything else.

About The Company

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 and psychological well‑being and throughout your career as a Nursing Assistant we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications
• Homemade meal whilst on shift
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
• 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 dependents 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.
• Excellent recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• An attractive refer‑a‑friend scheme of up to £1,000 per referral, depending on the role.

We are committed to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one.

We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family.

About You

Senior Care Assistants – have you wondered what your next career move is? Are you looking to develop your skills and knowledge? Would you like to earn more money?

If so, HC-One has the perfect career opportunity for you.

We have created a Trainee Nursing Assistant role with an outstanding and refreshing development program that will upskill and train Senior Care Assistants to undertake more responsibility and develop the skills needed to be a Nursing Assistant. This role will assist in tasks such as administering medicines, caring for wounds, catheter care and other direct clinical tasks under the supervision and guidance of the qualified nurse.

What’s also great is you will get a salary increase once you have completed your program.

Qualifications

1. Level 3 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Social Care (or working towards)
2. Minimum 2 years’ experience in Health & Social Care where you have been a Senior Carer or a similar position with leadership responsibilities, especially around administering medicines and leading a shift.
3. Knowledge and understanding of the person‑led care planning process and the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.

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.