Care Assistant Nights

Marton Care Homes; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & progression

Friendly workplace

Job summary

Marton Care Homes is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join the team at Botham Hall, Huddersfield. You will support residents with daily living activities, including washing, dressing and mobility, while ensuring dignity and comfort.

We value warmth, reliability and a flexible approach to shifts, including evenings and weekends. The role offers a friendly, supportive workplace with ongoing training and clear opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Able to provide daily living support with dignity and respect.
• Patient, kind and able to engage with residents.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with washing, toileting, dressing and daily living.
• Assist with physical, emotional and spiritual care needs.
• Pay attention to residents with limited mobility or learning difficulties.
• Monitor residents who may be confused or have behavioral changes.
• Assist in continence promotion and end-of-life care support.
• Record daily care activities and update care plans per policy.
• Support residents in social activities and hobbies within the home.
• Answer nurse call system and provide timely assistance.

Skills

Warmth

Team player

Organised

Compassionate

Flexible

Job description

Job Description: Care Assistant

Location: Botham Hall Milnsbridge, Huddersfield,

Job Type: Permanent, Days 33 hours per week, Nights 33 hours per week.

Sponsorship: Not currently available

Join Marton Care Homes – Make A Difference, Every Day

Marton Care Homes is a family-run care group, built on a foundation of compassion, respect, and a deep commitment to personalised care. Our vision is simple: to create homes where people are treated as individuals, supported with dignity, and empowered to live their best possible life.

At Botham Hallthese values are at the heart of everything we do. We’re currently looking for a Care Assistant to join a team that truly cares about each other, our residents, and the quality of life we provide.

We believe life should be full of joy and purpose. That’s why we’re looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Care Assistant to help create meaningful, engaging experiences for our residents every day. This is your chance to be part of something truly rewarding, helping make people smile and turning ordinary moments into lasting memories.

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 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

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
• Organised, reliable and a team player.
• 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 Marton Care Homes 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 respect and compassion should be at the heart of care, we’d love to hear from you. Help us make a real difference to the lives of residents at Botham Hall.