Care Assistant (Nights)

Highgate Care Services Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Care Services Ltd in Darlington is seeking a Care Assistant to join The Lawns care home. You will support residents with daily living while upholding dignity and compassion in a warm, person-centred environment.

The role is permanent and full-time, requiring flexibility across some evenings and weekends. Training and career progression are offered within a close-knit team that values kindness and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable and brimming with positivity.
• Organised, reliable and a teamplayer.
• Creative, enthusiastic and able to motivate others.
• Passionate about improving residents' lives.
• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends.
• Previous care experience is a bonus, but personality and values matter equally.

Responsibilities

• Provide high levels of care, assisting residents with washing, toileting, dressing and daily living.
• Support residents in physical, emotional and spiritual needs while preserving dignity and comfort.
• Assist residents with limited mobility and use of aids as needed.
• Monitor residents who may be confused or have behavioural issues.
• Help promote continence and participate in care planning.
• Deliver care for residents who are dying or have progressive illness, and assist with last offices.
• Record care notes and daily activity in line with policies.
• Support social activities and hobbies within the home.
• Answer nurse calls, doors, and phone promptly; relay messages to seniors.
• Under supervision, report on residents' well-being and perform regular checks.
• Greet visitors and provide refreshments as required.
• Maintain tidy rooms, clean equipment and dispose of waste per policy.
• Document engagement to ensure meaningful interaction.

Skills

Empathy

Team player

Flexibility

Creativity

Job description

Job Description: Care Assistant

Location:The Lawns, Darlington, DL1 4EG

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £12.71

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 at, The Lawns in Darlington If 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

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 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

We're seeking someone who is:

• 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

Working at Highgate Care 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 kindness and compassion should be at the heart of care, we'd love to hear from you.