Care Assistant

St Mary's Care Homes; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly, supportive workplace

Ongoing training and career progress

Meaningful impact in residents’ lives

Close-knit team culture

Job summary

St Mary’s Care Group is seeking a warm Care Assistant for our Pudsey home. You will support residents with daily living, provide compassionate care and help maintain a safe, welcoming environment.

We value dignity, respect and person‑centred approaches, and offer ongoing training and a supportive team. This permanent role includes some evenings and weekends and is based at Hutton Manor in Leeds.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable demeanor and positive attitude
• Organised, reliable and a team player
• Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people
• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends
• Experience in a care setting is a bonus, but values and personality matter most

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities such as washing, toileting, dressing and mobility
• Provide compassionate care including physical, emotional and spiritual needs while preserving dignity
• Monitor residents with limited mobility or cognitive needs and use aids effectively
• Attend to continence and assist with wellbeing and comfort
• Record daily notes and care planning updates according to policies
• Engage residents in activities and social events within the home
• Answer nurse call system, doors and phones, and relay messages promptly
• Report on residents’ well‑being to senior care staff and escalate concerns
• Assist with bed making, room cleanliness and waste disposal in line with policies
• Maintain and clean equipment and support a tidy, safe home for residents

Job description

Job Description: Care Assistant

Location: Pudsey, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (38.5, includes 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 Hutton Manor , 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 Pudsey, Leeds.

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

As our Care Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in enriching the lives of residents by:

• 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

We’re seeking someone who is:

• 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

Working at St Mary’s Care Group means being part of something special. You’ll enjoy:

• 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.

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