Care Assistant Nights

Marton Care Homes; Tees Valley; Sur place; GBP 19 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Training opportunities

Career progression

Résumé du poste

Marton Care Homes is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to join the Grosvenor Park team in Darlington. You’ll help residents with daily living, support mobility, and contribute to a warm, dignified living environment where each person is treated as an individual.

We value positivity, reliability, and teamwork, with some evenings and weekend shifts. Prior care experience is welcomed but personality and values are just as important for making a meaningful difference every day.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care setting is a bonus, but personality and values matter.
• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends.
• Warm, approachable and positive attitude.

Responsabilités

• Support residents with daily living activities while maintaining dignity.
• Assist residents with mobility and use of aids as needed.
• Record daily care notes and follow care plans.
• Engage residents in hobbies and social activities in the Home.
• Respond to nurse call system and visitor inquiries promptly.
• Monitor well-being and report concerns to senior staff.
• Keep rooms clean, beds made, and equipment maintained.

Connaissances

Warm, approachable

Organised

Team player

Flexible hours

Compassionate

Description du poste

Job Description: Care Assistant

Location: Grosvenor Park, Darlington, Durham, United Kingdom

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (38.5 hours per week, includes occasional evenings and weekends)

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 Grosvenor Park, these 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

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