Care Assistant (Full/part time days and nights)

Hill Care Ltd.; Ripon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill Care Ltd. in Ripon is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to join our residential home, supporting residents with daily living activities and enhancing quality of life.

Responsibilities include personal care, care planning, meal support, and assisting with social activities, with flexible full/part-time day and night shifts. A caring nature and team spirit are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in working within a caring environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Team player.
• Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programmes.
• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the POVA List (where applicable).
• Relevant Vocational Qualification or working towards (desirable).
• Experience with the relevant client group (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Care: assist with washing, toileting, dressing and daily living activities to maintain comfort and dignity.
• Assist with physical, emotional and spiritual care; monitor for comfort and well-being.
• Support residents with limited mobility and use aids appropriately.
• Monitor residents who may be confused or exhibit behavioural issues.
• Promote continence and support end-of-life care when needed.
• Record daily care notes and follow care plans and policies.
• Support social activities and help residents pursue hobbies in the care home.
• Answer Nursecall, door and phone, pass messages promptly.
• Report wellbeing and concerns under supervision of senior staff.
• Carry out regular checks on residents as directed.
• Make visitors feel welcome and provide refreshments when required.
• Make and change beds; keep rooms clean; manage waste per policy.
• Clean and maintain equipment and keep the home tidy.
• Care for clothes/rooms and record belongings.
• Maintain privacy and dignity for dying and bereaved residents.
• Assist with meals, consider swallowing/dietary needs, serve and clear tables.
• Escort residents on outings or visits as needed.
• Demonstrate integrity in residents' personal and financial matters.
• Assist with rearranging rooms and safe moving and handling.
• Participate in staff meetings and client interactions.
• Maintain professional knowledge; attend mandatory training.
• Participate in NVQ training to achieve qualifications.
• Report illnesses or accidents promptly.
• Follow Health and Safety policies and emergency procedures.
• Report faults or hazards to management.
• Promote safe working practices and uphold the home’s reputation.
• Keep confidential information secure.
• Notify management promptly if unable to report for duty and after absences.
• Ensure security of the care home at all times.
• Adhere to policies and procedures within time scales.
• Ensure equipment is clean and well maintained.
• Carry out other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Genuine interest in caring work

Effective communication

Team player

Willingness to participate in Voc/Trn

Police Check/POVA check

Job description

Care Assistant (Full/part time days and nights)

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential support to Residents in our Residential home. Your primary focus will be on enhancing the quality of life for our Residents by assisting with daily activities and ensuring their comfort and well-being. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a genuine passion for helping others.

About the role

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Genuine interest in working within a caring environment
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Team player
• Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programmes
• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the POVA List (where applicable)

Desired:

• Relevant Vocational Qualification (achieved / working towards)
• Experience of working with the relevant Client group

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Care:

1. Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting People in our Care, when required, with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living.

2. Assist People in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide attention when needed, whilst ensuring People retain their comfort and dignity.

3. Pay particular attention to assisting People who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties, making the best use of aids provided.

4. Closely monitor People who may be confused and / or who have behavioural problems.

5. Assist in the promotion of continence.

6. Assist in the delivery of care for People who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices.

7. Observe care planning needs for People and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.

8. Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with People and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care Home.

9. Answer Nursecall system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly.

10. Under the supervision and guidance of senior Care Staff, report on the well-being of People.

11. Carry out regular checks on People at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.

12. Make Visitors feel welcome. Provide refreshments/assistance as and when required.

13. Make and change beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty, in line with the Care Home’s disposal of waste policy. Ensure the Care Home’s resources are used appropriately.

14. Clean and maintain equipment used by People / Relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc. Ensure the Care Home is kept clean and tidy, in line with the Company’s attention to detail philosophy.

15. If applicable, care for People’s clothing and rooms as named, and ensure that all clothing is recorded and clearly marked.

16. Ensure full privacy and dignity is maintained for the dying and the bereaved, in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.

17. Assist People who need help during meal times (be aware of swallowing difficulties, dietary requirements etc). Assist with serving of food / drinks as requested / required. Set and clear tables and trays. Wash up as requested / required.

18. Escort People travelling to and from the Care Home e.g. on social outings, hospital visits etc.

19. Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with People's personal and financial affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with People.

20. Assist where needed in the rearrangement of people’s bedrooms moving furniture, beds etc having due regard for safe moving and handling techniques at all times.

Communication:

21. Participate in Staff and Client meetings as and when required.

Training and Development:

22. Maintain professional knowledge and competence.

23. Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.

24. Participate in relevant N/SVQ training to achieve required qualifications.

Health and Safety:

25. Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Person in our Care, colleague, self or another.

26. Understand, and ensure the implementation of, the Care Home’s Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.

27. Report to the Home Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.

28. Promote safe working practice within the Care Home. General:

29. Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Care Home.

30. Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.

31. Notify the Home Manager, or the Person in Charge, as soon as possible (but no less than 2 hours before the start of your shift) of your inability to report for duty, and also on your return to work from all periods of absence.

32. Ensure the security of the Care Home is maintained at all times

33. Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined time scales.

34. Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained.

35. Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.

This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list.

About the company

At Hill Care, we believe a care home should be more than just a place to live—it should be a warm, welcoming community where residents feel safe, valued, and truly at home. Guided by our core values of Compassion, Aspiration, Respect, and Empowerment (C.A.R.E.), we provide exceptional care that puts people first.