Care Assistant (Days)

Highgate Care; Bessingby; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & progression

Supportive workplace

Meaningful impact

Close-knit team

Job summary

Highgate Care in the UK is seeking a caring Care Assistant to provide high-quality personal care and support to residents at Oaktree Hall & Lodge, Bessingby. This permanent, full-time role (35 hours per week) includes some evenings and weekends, with a starting hourly rate of £13.29.

Join a small, compassionate care group that values dignity and person-centred care. You will work under supervision of senior staff, maintain records, and contribute to meaningful activities that improve residents’

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable and positive attitude.
• Organised and reliable with good teamwork.
• Creative and able to motivate others.
• Passionate about improving lives of older people.
• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist Residents with daily living (washing, toileting, dressing).
• Support physical, emotional and spiritual care while maintaining dignity.
• Help Residents with limited mobility and use of aids.
• Monitor Residents who are confused or have behavioural issues.
• Assist continence and end-of-life care as needed.
• Record care plans and daily notes as instructed.
• Support social activities and hobbies within the Home.
• Answer nurse call, door, and phone; relay messages promptly.

Skills

Warm personality

Organised

Team player

Creative

Motivational

Flexible hours

Job description

Job Description: Care Assistant

Location: Oaktree Hall & Lodge, Bessingby Bridlington

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week, includes occasional evenings and weekends)

Salary: £13.29

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.

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.