Care Assistant

St Mary's Care Homes; Hessle; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly workplace

Training opportunities

Meaningful role

Close-knit team

Job summary

St Marys Riverside in Hessle is seeking a Care Assistant to join the luxury riverside home near the Humber Bridge. This permanent, full-time role covers 39 hours per week with alternate weekends, offering a chance to make every day matter in a calm, modern setting.

You’ll deliver compassionate, dignity‑driven care, lead and support a night team as needed, and keep detailed care plans while liaising with GPs and managers to ensure high‑quality, personalised care for residents.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or willingness to work towards it).
• Experience in a similar care role is preferred.
• Warm, approachable and compassionate with residents.

Responsibilities

• Delivering exceptional care - support residents with daily living while maintaining dignity.
• Lead and support your team - supervise junior staff and guide new starters.
• Provide attentive, personalised support including physical, emotional, and spiritual care.
• Support residents with mobility needs using aids safely.
• Monitor residents with confusion or behavioural needs and provide reassurance.
• Promote continence and overall wellbeing.
• Support end‑of‑life care with comfort and compassion.
• Complete and review care plans; keep records in line with policy.
• Encourage hobbies and social activities to keep residents engaged.
• Respond to calls and communication via nurse calls, phone, and door access.
• Liaise with GPs and managers to ensure high‑quality care.

Skills

Warm and approachable

Team leadership

Organised and confident

Compassionate and patient

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

St Marys Riverside, Hessle, Luxury Riverside Care Home by the Humber Bridge

Permanent | Full-time | 39 hours per week | Alternate weekends

Sponsorship not currently available

Make Every Day Matter at St Mary’s Care Group

St Marys Riverside is a luxury care home set in one of Hessle’s most sought‑after locations right beside the Humber Bridge, with peaceful riverside surroundings that make every shift feel calmer, brighter, and more meaningful.

At St Mary’s Care Group, our values are rooted in dignity, respect, and personalised care. We believe in creating a home where residents feel truly seen, supported, and empowered and where our colleagues feel just as valued.

We’re looking for a warm, confident Care Assistant who can bring positivity, leadership, and genuine compassion to our beautiful riverside home.

If you’re passionate about helping people live well and you love the idea of working in a standout location this could be the perfect next step.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering exceptional care - supporting residents with all aspects of daily living while maintaining dignity and comfort.
• Leading and supporting your team - supervising junior staff, guiding new starters, and helping create a confident, capable night team.
• Providing attentive, personalised support - including physical, emotional, and spiritual care.
• Supporting residents with mobility needs - using aids effectively and ensuring safety at all times.
• Monitoring residents with confusion or behavioural needs - offering reassurance and stability.
• Promoting continence and wellbeing.
• Supporting end‑of‑life care - ensuring comfort, dignity, and compassion.
• Completing and reviewing care plans - keeping accurate records in line with company policies.
• Encouraging hobbies and social activities- helping residents stay connected and engaged.
• Responding to calls and communication - including nurse call systems, telephone, and door access.
• Liaising with GPs and managers - ensuring seamless, high‑quality care.

What We’re Looking For

• Warm and approachable
• Organised and confident leading a team
• Creative, enthusiastic, and motivating
• Passionate about improving older people’s lives
• Flexible with evenings and weekends
• Experienced in a similar role
• NVQ Level 3 (or willing to work towards it)

What We Offer

• A friendly, supportive workplace
• Real opportunities for training and progression
• A meaningful role where you make a daily impact
• A close‑knit team in a luxury riverside setting

All in a home that feels calm, modern, and beautifully located right by the Humber Bridge.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you believe happiness, empathy, and dignity should be at the heart of care, we’d love to hear from you.

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