Care Assistant

SeeMeHired.com; Newfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill Care, a residential care home, seeks a compassionate Care Assistant to support residents with daily living and wellbeing. The role emphasizes empathy, communication, and teamwork within a supportive environment.

Key duties include assisting with personal care, mobility, meals, and social activities, while maintaining dignity and privacy. Relevant training can be pursued; prior police/POVA checks and suitability are noted. A values-driven, patient-centered approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in working within a caring environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Team player with collaborative mindset.
• Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programmes.
• Satisfactory Police Check and POVA List checks where applicable.

Responsibilities

• 1. Ensure the highest levels of care by assisting with washing, toileting, dressing and daily living. (care duties)
• 2. Assist with physical, emotional and spiritual care; maintain comfort and dignity.
• 3. Aid those with limited mobility; use aids appropriately.
• 4. Monitor residents who may be confused or have behavioural issues.
• 5. Promote continence and assist in continence care.
• 6. Support in care for those with progressive illness or nearing end of life; assist with last offices.
• 7. Observe care planning needs and complete written daily records per policies.
• 8. Encourage participation in social activities and hobbies within the home.
• 9. Respond to Nursecall, door and telephone inquiries; pass messages promptly.
• 10. Report well-being to senior staff.
• 11. Carry out regular checks as directed by senior staff.
• 12. Welcome visitors and provide refreshments/assistance.
• 13. Make and change beds; keep rooms clean and waste disposed per policy.
• 14. Clean and maintain equipment such as wheelchairs and hearing aids.
• 15. Care for clothing/rooms; record and label clothes.
• 16. Maintain privacy and dignity for the dying and bereaved.
• 17. Assist during meal times; consider dietary needs; set/clear tables.
• 18. Escort residents to outings or appointments.
• 19. Respect residents’ personal and financial information.
• 20. Assist with rearranging bedrooms and safe moving techniques.
• 21. Participate in staff and client meetings.
• 22. Maintain professional knowledge and competence.
• 23. Attend mandatory training days/courses.
• 24. Undertake relevant NVQ training to achieve qualifications.
• 25. Report illnesses or accidents to Home Manager.
• 26. Follow health and safety and emergency procedures.
• 27. Report faulty appliances or hazards to Home Manager/Handyperson.
• 28. Promote safe working practices within the home.
• 29. Promote good reputation of the Care Home.
• 30. Keep confidential information secure.
• 31. Notify absence in advance and on return to duty.
• 32. Ensure security of the Care Home.
• 33. Adhere to company policies and procedures within timescales.
• 34. Ensure equipment is clean and well maintained.
• 35. Carry out any other tasks as reasonably assigned.

Skills

Genuine interest in caring

Effective communication

Team player

Willingness to training

Police check/POVA familiarity

Education

GCSE Maths & English

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

Care Assistant

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential support to Residents in our Residential home. Your primary focus will be on enhancing the quality of life for our Residents by assisting with daily activities and ensuring their comfort and well-being. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a genuine passion for helping others.

About the role

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Genuine interest in working within a caring environment

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

• Team player

• Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programmes

• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the POVA List (where applicable)

Desired:

• Relevant Vocational Qualification (achieved / working towards)

• Experience of working with the relevant Client group

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Care:

1. Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting People in our Care, when required, with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living.

2. Assist People in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide attention when needed, whilst ensuring People retain their comfort and dignity.

3. Pay particular attention to assisting People who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties, making the best use of aids provided.

4. Closely monitor People who may be confused and / or who have behavioural problems.

5. Assist in the promotion of continence.

6. Assist in the delivery of care for People who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices.

7. Observe care planning needs for People and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.

8. Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with People and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care Home.

9. Answer Nursecall system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly.

10. Under the supervision and guidance of senior Care Staff, report on the well‑being of People.

11. Carry out regular checks on People at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.

12. Make Visitors feel welcome. Provide refreshments/assistance as and when required.

13. Make and change beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty, in line with the Care Home’s disposal of waste policy. Ensure the Care Home’s resources are used appropriately.

14. Clean and maintain equipment used by People / Relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc. Ensure the Care Home is kept clean and tidy, in line with the Company’s attention to detail philosophy.

15. If applicable, care for People’s clothing and rooms as named, and ensure that all clothing is recorded and clearly marked.

16. Ensure full privacy and dignity is maintained for the dying and the bereaved, in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.

17. Assist People who need help during meal times (be aware of swallowing difficulties, dietary requirements etc). Assist with serving of food / drinks as requested / required. Set and clear tables and trays. Wash up as requested / required.

18. Escort People travelling to and from the Care Home e.g. on social outings, hospital visits etc.

19. Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with People’s personal and financial affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with People.

20. Assist where needed in the rearrangement of people’s bedrooms moving furniture, beds etc having due regard for safe moving and handling techniques at all times.

Communication:

21. Participate in Staff and Client meetings as and when required.

Training and Development:

22. Maintain professional knowledge and competence.

23. Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.

24. Participate in relevant N/SVQ training to achieve required qualifications.

Health and Safety:

25. Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Person in our Care, colleague, self or another.

26. Understand, and ensure the implementation of, the Care Home’s Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.

27. Report to the Home Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.

28. Promote safe working practice within the Care Home. General:

29. Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Care Home.

30. Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.

31. Notify the Home Manager, or the Person in Charge, as soon as possible (but no less than 2 hours before the start of your shift) of your inability to report for duty, and also on your return to work from all periods of absence.

32. Ensure the security of the Care Home is maintained at all times

33. Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined time scales.

34. Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained.

35. Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.

This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list.

About the company

At Hill Care, we believe a care home should be more than just a place to live—it should be a warm, welcoming community where residents feel safe, valued, and truly at home. Guided by our core values of Compassion, Aspiration, Respect, and Empowerment (C.A.R.E.), we provide exceptional care that puts people first.

Required Criteria

Desired Criteria

• Do you have GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English?
• Do you have a NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care?
• Do you have experience of caring for elderly people?
• Have you experience in working in a care home or health care setting?

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