Care Assistant | Meaningful Impact & Career Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly workplace

Training & progression

Meaningful impact

Close-knit team

Job summary

Highgate Care is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant for The Grange in Darlington. The role centers on delivering high-quality, person‑centred care to residents, ensuring dignity and comfort in daily activities.

You will support residents with daily living, participate in activities, and work closely with a supportive team to create a warm, welcoming home environment. Flexible shifts include some evenings and weekends, with training and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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 care experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Support Residents with daily living activities (washing, toileting, dressing).
• Assist Residents in physical, emotional and spiritual care while maintaining dignity.
• Monitor Residents with limited mobility or behavioural issues.
• Record daily progress and update care plans as instructed.
• Support social activities and hobbies in the Home.
• Answer nurse call, door, and telephone; pass messages promptly.
• Report resident wellbeing to senior staff.
• Keep rooms tidy and maintain equipment.
• Carry out regular checks and assist as required.

Skills

Warmth

Team player

Creativity

Flexible scheduling

Care experience

Job description

Highgate Care is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant for The Grange in Darlington. The role centers on delivering high-quality, person‑centred care to residents, ensuring dignity and comfort in daily activities.

You will support residents with daily living, participate in activities, and work closely with a supportive team to create a warm, welcoming home environment. Flexible shifts include some evenings and weekends, with training and progression opportunities.