Care Assistant

Highgate Care; Pannal; Sur place; GBP 43 477 000 - 47 527 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Friendly workplace

Training & progression

Meaningful impact

Close-knit team

Résumé du poste

Highgate Care in Harrogate is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join our Crystal Court night team. You’ll support residents with daily living, maintain dignity, and ensure a warm, safe environment overnight.

Be part of a small, compassionate group that values kindness, continuous training, and career development. The role requires flexibility across some evenings and weekends, with a friendly, supportive team behind you.

Qualifications

• Previous care experience preferred.
• Warm, compassionate approach to residents.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.

Responsabilités

• Support residents with daily living activities (washing, toileting, dressing).
• Assist with physical, emotional and spiritual care while maintaining dignity.
• Monitor residents, especially those with limited mobility or confusion.
• Record daily care notes following policy and procedures.
• Support in social activities and engage residents in hobbies.

Connaissances

Compassion

Team player

Organised

Reliability

Description du poste

Job Description: Care Assistant (Nights)

Location: Crystal Court, Pannal Green Pannal Harrogate

Job Type: Full Time 44hrs

Salary: £13.81

Sponsorship: Not currently available

Join Highgate Care - Where Kindness Is Key

At Highgate Care, kindness isn’t just something we talk about, it’s the foundation of everything we do. As a small and compassionate care group, we pride ourselves on offering truly person-centred care, where every resident is valued, supported, and able to thrive. We believe in celebrating individuality, promoting dignity and above all, living by our core value: Kindness Is Key.

We’re currently looking for a Care Assistant to join the team at, Crystal Court in Harrogate If you’re someone who naturally brings warmth, energy and creativity wherever you go, and you love the idea of making each day meaningful for our residents, this could be the perfect role for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Residents, when required, with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living.
• Assist Residents in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide attention when needed, whilst ensuring Residents retain their comfort and dignity.
• Pay particular attention to assisting Residents who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties, making the best use of aids provided.
• Closely monitor Residents who may be confused and / or who have behavioural problems.
• Assist in the promotion of continence.
• Assist in the delivery of care for Residents who are passing away or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices.
• Observe care planning needs for Residents and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Home.
• Answer Nurse call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly.
• Under the supervision and guidance of senior Care Staff, report on the well-being of Residents.
• Carry out regular checks on Residents at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.
• Make Visitors feel welcome. Provide refreshments/assistance as and when required.
• Make and change beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty, in line with the Home’s disposal of waste policy. Ensure the Home’s resources are used appropriately.
• Clean and maintain equipment used by Residents / Relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc. Ensure the Home is kept clean and tidy, in line with the Company’s attention to detail philosophy.
• Recording participation and feedback to ensure meaningful engagement

What We’re Looking For

• Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
• Organised, reliable and a teamplayer.
• Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people
• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends
• Previous experience in a care setting is a bonus, but we’re just as interested in your personality and values

What We Offer

• A friendly, supportive, and welcoming workplace
• Real opportunities for ongoing training and career progression
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives every day
• A valued role within a close-knit team that cares as much about each other as we do our residents

If you believe that kindness and compassion should be at the heart of care, we’d love to hear from you.

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