Care Assistant

St Mary's Care Homes; Sutton Grange; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly workplace

Training and progression

Meaningful impact in residents' lives

Job summary

St Mary's Care Homes in Scarborough is seeking a warm, compassionate Care Assistant to support residents across days and nights at Castle Grange. You will work within a friendly team that values dignity, independence and meaningful daily activities.

You’ll assist with daily living, mobility and comfort, while respecting residents’ dignity and confidentiality. The role requires flexibility to cover some evenings and weekends. Training and progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care setting is a bonus.
• Warm, approachable and positive attitude required.
• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends.
• Strong commitment to dignity and resident wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support Residents with daily living activities including washing, toileting, dressing and mobility.
• Assist in physical, emotional and spiritual care while maintaining comfort and dignity.
• Monitor Residents with limited mobility and those with behavioural issues.
• Record daily care activities and follow care plans and policies.
• Engage Residents in social activities and hobbies in the Home.
• Respond to Nurse calls and welcome Visitors, keeping the Home orderly.

Skills

Warm personality

Organized

Reliable

Team player

Creative

Enthusiastic

Flexible

Passionate about elderly care

Job description

Job Description: Care Assistant Days and Nights Location: Castle Grange, 16a Dean Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (38.5, alternate weekends) Sponsorship: Not currently available

Join St Mary’s Care Group - Make Every Day Matter

At St Mary’s Care Group, we believe in delivering more than just care. Our values are rooted in dignity, respect, and a personalised approach that places each resident’s wellbeing, independence and choices at the heart of everything we do.

At Castle Grange, we know that the little things can make a big difference in someone’s day. That’s why we’re looking for a warm, enthusiastic Care Assistant to help bring colour and connection to life at our home in Scarborough

You’ll be joining a team where compassion and empowerment go hand in hand, and where every colleague plays a vital part in improving the quality of life for those we care for.

If you’re passionate about helping others live well, and you love the idea of making every day more meaningful, this could be the 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 dying 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 happiness and empathy should be at the heart of care, we’d love to hear from you.