Care Assistant Nights

St Mary's Care Homes; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring residential service in Hull is seeking a passionate Care Assistant to provide support to residents in daily living and ensure their comfort and dignity. You will join a compassionate team that values an empathetic approach to care. The role includes maintaining cleanliness, engaging residents in activities, and assisting with personal care needs. Experience in a care setting is beneficial but personality and values are more important. The position is full-time and requires flexibility for evenings and weekends.

Benefits

Friendly, supportive workplace

Opportunities for ongoing training and career progression

Meaningful impact in people's lives

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care setting is a bonus, but personality and values are essential.
• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support Residents with washing, toileting, dressing, and daily living.
• Assist Residents with their care needs including physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects.
• Monitor Residents who may be confused or have behavioral problems.
• Engage Residents in social activities and hobbies.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the Home and equipment.

Skills

Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity

Organised

Reliable

Creative

Enthusiastic

Motivate others

Job description

Job Description: Care Assistant

Location: St Mary’s Chanterlands, Hull, HU5 4DT

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (33 hours per week, includes occasional evenings and weekends)

Salary: £12.21

Sponsorship: Not currently available

Join St Mary’s Care Group - Make Every Day Matter

At St Mary’s Care Group, we believe in delivering more than just care. Our values are rooted in dignity, respect, and a personalised approach that places each resident’s wellbeing, independence and choices at the heart of everything we do.

At St Mary’s Chanterlands, we know that the little things can make a big difference in someone’s day. That’s why we’re looking for a warm, enthusiastic Care Assistant to help bring colour and connection to life at our home in Hull.

You’ll be joining a team where compassion and empowerment go hand in hand, and where every colleague plays a vital part in improving the quality of life for those we care for.

If you’re passionate about helping others live well, and you love the idea of making every day more meaningful, this could be the 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 dying 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

If you believe that happiness and empathy should be at the heart of care, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us make a real difference to the lives of residents at St Mary’s Chanterlands.