Care Assistant Nights

Highgate Care Services Ltd; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & progression

Meaningful impact

Close-knit team

Job summary

Highgate Care Services Ltd in Stockport is seeking a Care Assistant for night shifts at Cheadle Grange, 263A Edgeley Road. This permanent, full-time role covers 44 hours per week and includes weekends.

You'll join a small, compassionate team focused on person-centred care, striving to support residents with daily living, dignity and wellbeing while promoting a warm and welcoming home. If you bring warmth, reliability and a collaborative spirit, you'll help residents thrive and grow through

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable and positive attitude.
• Organised, reliable and a team player.
• Creative and enthusiastic with the 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with washing, toileting, dressing and daily living.
• Support residents in physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of care while maintaining dignity.
• Assist residents with limited mobility or difficulties and use aids as needed.
• Monitor residents who may be confused or have behavioural issues.
• Assist in continence promotion and in care for residents with progressive illness.
• Record daily notes and follow home policies and procedures.
• Support social activities and help residents engage in hobbies and activities.
• Respond to nurse calls, doors and phone messages promptly.
• Report on residents' wellbeing under supervision of senior staff.
• Carry out regular checks on residents as directed.

Skills

Warmth & positivity

Organised

Team player

Creative

Enthusiastic

Flexible schedule

Care experience bonus

Tools

Not specified

Job description

Job Description: Care AssistantNights

Location:Cheadle Grange, 263A Edgeley Road Stockport

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (44hours per week, includesweekends)

Salary:

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.

We're currently looking for a Care Assistant to join the team to join us in our next phase as we open are at an exciting time hereat CheadleGrange in StockportIf you're someone who naturally brings warmth, energy and creativity wherever you go, and you love the idea of making each day meaningful for our residents, this could be the perfect role for you.

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