Care Assistant,

Hill Care; Ouston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care service provider in England seeks a compassionate Care Assistant to deliver person-centred support to residents. Responsibilities include assisting with personal hygiene, mobility, and social activities. The ideal candidate must have a genuine interest in caring, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to the highest care standards. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly rate in a supportive environment, promoting independence and dignity for all residents.

Qualifications

• Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programmes.
• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the POVA List (where applicable).
• Experience of working with the relevant Client group.

Responsibilities

• Support people in daily living skills such as washing, toileting, dressing, and undressing.
• Assist with physical, emotional and spiritual needs while ensuring comfort and dignity.
• Complete written daily records in line with policies and procedures.

Skills

Genuine interest in working within a caring environment

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Team player

Education

Relevant Vocational Qualification (achieved / working towards)

Job description

Location

Pelton Grange Care Home, Front Street, Pelton

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 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 Skills

• Relevant Vocational Qualification (achieved / working towards)
• Experience of working with the relevant Client group

Main Responsibilities

• Support People in daily living skills such as washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and other aspects of daily living.
• Assist people with physical, emotional and spiritual needs while ensuring comfort and dignity.
• Pay special attention to people with limited mobility or learning difficulties, making best use of aids provided.
• Monitor people who may be confused and/or have behavioural problems.
• Assist with continence promotion and end of life care, including last offices.
• Complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the company’s policies and procedures.
• Participate in social activities and help people continue hobbies and activities in the care home.
• Answer Nursecall system, provide assistance and pass on messages promptly.
• Report on the well-being of people under the supervision of senior care staff.
• Carry out regular checks on people at intervals determined by senior staff members.
• Make visitors feel welcome, provide refreshments and assistance as required.
• Ensure rooms are clean and tidy, commodes are empty, and the disposal of waste policy is followed.
• Clean and maintain equipment used by people and relatives, including wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles, etc.
• Assist people who need help during meal times, including serving food and drinks as requested.
• Escort people travelling to and from the care home for social outings and hospital visits.
• Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with personal and financial affairs of people.
• Assist where needed in rearranging people’s bedrooms, moving furniture and beds, using safe handling techniques at all times.

Communication

• Participate in staff and client meetings as required.

Training and Development

• Maintain professional knowledge and competence.
• Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.
• Participate in relevant N/SVQ training to achieve required qualifications.

Health and Safety

• Report immediately to the home manager any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a person in care, colleague, self or another.
• Understand and ensure the implementation of the care home’s health and safety policy, and emergency and fire procedures.
• Report to the home manager any faulty appliances, damaged furniture or equipment or any potential hazard.
• Promote safe working practice within the care home.
• Promote and ensure the good reputation of the care home.
• Ensure that all confidential information gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.
• Notify the home manager of inability to report for duty as soon as possible (no less than 2 hours before the start of your shift) and on your return from all periods of absence.
• Ensure the security of the care home at all times.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures within the defined time scales.
• Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained.
• Carry out any other tasks reasonably assigned to you.

About the Role

As a care assistant at Hill Care, you will provide person‑centred care and support to residents, helping them maintain independence and dignity. Responsibilities include assisting with personal hygiene, mobility, mealtimes, social activities and companionship. This role requires a caring, compassionate, and team‑player with excellent communication skills and a commitment to providing the highest standard of care.

About the Company

Hill Care provides high‑quality residential, nursing and dementia care that’s tailored to the individual needs of each resident and their family. Our experienced, compassionate teams deliver personalised support in safe, comfortable and homely surroundings.

Closing Date

Tuesday 20th January 2026

Contract Type

Fulltime

Salary

£12.40 Hourly