Job SummaryWhat was it that made you decide to become a nurse?
Did you want to provide Kind Care and make a difference to people in need?
Was it your love of learning, and the opportunity to work closely with multi-professional teams in a field that is constantly evolving?
Whatever your reason, at HC One, the Kind Care Company, we can offer you a career where your kindness will be truly rewarded.
Whether you are at the start of your exciting career journey, or have years of experience as a registered nurse, working within a care home environment can be incredibly rewarding
It embodies the practice of nursing, all while building meaningful, long-lasting relationships with Residents and their loved ones.
We are looking for kind nurses to join our dedicated care home teams across the country, offering enhanced rates of pay that progress with your experience alongside a wide range of attractive company benefits.
Main duties of the jobAs a nurse at HC-One, you will build on your existing skill set, practicing in a nurse-led environment, developing complex decision making and collaborative skills - to name but a few! You will make a difference to our Residents at a time of their life when they may feel the most vulnerable, and they will look to you to guide and support them in life-changing decisions, which is a humbling and unbelievably rewarding part of the role.
You will be a Registered Nurse with a valid Pin number and will understand your commitment to your profession through the standards of practice set by the NMC.
About usAt HC-One, our purpose is to support those in our care to lead their best lives. As the Kind Care Company, it is our mission to provide the kindest support and care to Residents living in our care homes, as we strive to be the first-choice care provider for Families, our Colleagues and Commissioners in each of the communities that we serve.
DetailsDate posted: 23 July 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £23.06 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 73027
Job locations: 63 Albert Street, Leith, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH7 5LW
Job responsibilitiesWhat inspired you to become a nurse?Was it the desire to make a real difference through Kind Care? Or the drive to keep learning and growing in a profession thats always evolving working side by side with multi-disciplinary teams?
Whatever your reason for choosing care, at HC-One The Kind Care Company we offer a career where your compassion and dedication are truly valued.
Whether youre an experienced registered nurse or looking for a new and meaningful direction, working in a care home environment can be incredibly fulfilling.
Its a role that reflects the true heart of nursing combining clinical expertise with the opportunity to form genuine, lasting connections with Residents and their families.
Were looking for kind, compassionate nurses to join our committed care home teams. In return, we offer competitive, experience-based pay and an attractive package of rewarding benefits.
About You As a Registered Nurse at HC-One, you will build on your existing skill set, practicing in a nurse-led environment, developing complex decision making and collaborative skills - to name but a few! You will make a difference to our Residents at a time of their life when they may feel the most vulnerable, and they will look to you to guide and support them in life-changing decisions, which is a humbling and unbelievably rewarding part of the role. You will be a Registered Nurse with at least 12 months experience in Health or Social Care a valid Pin number and will understand your commitment to your profession through the standards of practice set by the NMC. You will have a passion to mentor and share your knowledge with your Colleagues, along with providing support as a practice supervisor and assessor to students. You will understand the importance of effective communication, both verbally and written, and role model professional behaviours. You will advocate and deliver a person-centred approach to care for the people living in our care home and their families. Safeguarding is everyones 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.
About HC-One
At HC-One, kindness is more than a wordits a way of life. We believe that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, so we can support them to live their best possible lives.
To provide the kindest possible care, everyone at HC-One brings and nurtures five key qualitieswhat we call Kindness the HC-One Way:
- We are curiousasking questions, seeking to understand.
- We are compassionatewalking in the shoes of others.
- We are creativefinding practical ways to make things happen.
- We are courageoussupporting residents to live the life they choose.
- And we are dependablepeople can always count on us.
We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves. Our diverse workforce helps us learn from one another and better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family and prioritise inclusive working practices across everything we do.
We are also enhancing the way we support residents through digital care planning. This technology is helping us streamline care, improve outcomes, and make daily tasks more efficient. As we continue to grow our digital capabilities, were looking for team members who are comfortable with technologyor open to learning. You'll be supported every step of the way.
We care about our colleagues and are committed to supporting your personal and professional development. From the moment you receive a job offer, we aim for the quickest possible turnaround to get you started, with full support every step of the way. With clear career pathways, continuous professional development, and postgraduate programmes, HC-One will invest in your growthopening up opportunities at regional and national levels.
Please note: We are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the full right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship or accept applications from those on a time-limited visa. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be progressed.
Rewards & Benefits Are you ready to start your rewarding journey as a Registered Nurse at one of our HC-One care homes? We are here to support you through every step of your career and are committed to providing you with a quick and clear process from offering you a position to your very first working day. To compliment your salary, we offer paid NMC PIN renewal and access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological wellbeing. Benefits include:
- Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
- Pay rate is subject to experience and qualifications
- Free uniform
- Homemade meals whilst on shift
- Company pension scheme
- 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (contract dependent)
- Group life Assurance cover
- Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
- Award-winning learning and development opportunities, with dedicated support to achieve additional qualifications.
- GP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your children 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 families access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental, and financial issues
- Excellent Colleague recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
- An attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- UK NMC Pin and UK Qualified
Desirable- UK NMC Pin and UK Qualified
ExperienceEssential- UK NMC Pin and UK Qualified
Desirable- UK NMC Pin and UK Qualified
Additional CriteriaEssential- UK NMC Pin and UK Qualified
Desirable- UK NMC Pin and UK Qualified
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. 
