Care Assistant Days or Nights

St Mary's Care Homes; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary’s Care Group in Leeds is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Care Assistant to enrich residents’ lives at Adel Square. This permanent, full-time role (38.5 hours per week, alternate weekends) offers a supportive team and opportunities to make daily moments meaningful.

You’ll provide personal care, assist with mobility, monitor wellbeing, and help residents participate in activities while maintaining dignity and respect.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable and positive.
• Organised, reliable and a teamplayer.
• Creative, enthusiastic and able to motivate others.
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people.
• Able to work flexible across some evenings and weekends.
• Previous experience in a care setting is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities to maintain dignity.
• Assist with personal care and mobility, ensuring comfort and respect.
• Monitor wellbeing and observe changes to report to senior staff.
• Support residents in social activities, hobbies and engagement within the home.
• Record daily notes and contribute to care plans as required.

Skills

Compassion

Team player

Organisational skills

Flexible

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Description: Care Assistant

Location: Adel Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (38.5 per hour, and 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 Adel Square, 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 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.