Care Assistant — Kind, Dignity‑Driven Senior Care (Flexible Hours)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly workplace

Ongoing training and career progress

Meaningful impact on residents’ lives

Close-knit team

Job summary

Highgate Care is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant for our Allerton Bywater site. You will support residents with daily living, provide compassionate care and help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with a competitive hourly rate of £12.77 and opportunities for training and progression within a close-knit team. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• Warmth, approachability and positive attitude.
• Organised, reliable and a team player.
• Creative and enthusiastic with ability 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 personality and values matter.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest levels of care by assisting residents with washing, toileting, dressing and other daily living tasks.
• Assist residents with physical, emotional and spiritual care needs while preserving comfort and dignity.
• Support residents with limited mobility and use aids effectively.
• Monitor residents who may be confused or have behavioural issues.
• Assist in continence promotion and in care for residents who are dying or have progressive illness.
• Record daily notes and health information in line with policies.
• Support social activities and help residents engage in hobbies and home activities.
• Answer nurse call system, welcome visitors, and pass on messages promptly.
• Report wellbeing of residents under supervision of senior staff.
• Carry out regular safety checks and keep rooms clean and tidy in line with waste disposal policies.
• Maintain and clean equipment used by residents and relatives.

Skills

Warmth and positivity

Organised and reliable

Team player

Creative and motivating others

Passionate about elder care

Flexibility for evenings and weekends

Job description

Highgate Care is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant for our Allerton Bywater site. You will support residents with daily living, provide compassionate care and help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with a competitive hourly rate of £12.77 and opportunities for training and progression within a close-knit team. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is expected.