Compassionate Care Assistant - Day & Night Shifts

St Mary's Care Homes; Sutton Grange; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly, supportive workplace

Training and progression opportunities

Meaningful impact in residents' lives

Close-knit team

Job summary

St Mary’s Care Group at Castle Grange in Scarborough is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Care Assistant to support residents across day and night shifts. You’ll provide daily living assistance with dignity and compassion, helping residents maintain independence and wellbeing.

You’ll work closely with a caring team, participate in social activities, and help deliver high-quality care in a home that values kindness and respect.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable and positive demeanor.
• Organised, reliable and a team player.
• Creative and enthusiastic with the ability to motivate others.
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people.
• Willing to work across some evenings and weekends.
• Experience in a care setting is welcome, but personality and values matter.

Responsibilities

• Support Residents with washing, toileting, dressing and daily living needs.
• Assist with physical, emotional and spiritual needs while preserving dignity.
• Help Residents with limited mobility using provided aids.
• Monitor Residents who are confused or have behavioural needs.
• Promote continence and assist with end-of-life care as needed.
• Complete daily records and follow care planning guidelines.
• Engage Residents in social activities and hobbies within the Home.
• Answer nurse calls, door, and telephone appropriately and relay messages.
• Report on Residents’ wellbeing under supervision of senior staff.
• Carry out regular safety checks as directed by staff.
• Make Visitors welcome and provide refreshments as required.
• Make and change beds and maintain clean, tidy rooms and waste disposal.
• Clean and maintain equipment used by Residents and relatives.
• Record participation and feedback to ensure meaningful engagement.

Skills

Warm personality

Organised

Reliable

Team player

Creative

Job description

St Mary’s Care Group at Castle Grange in Scarborough is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Care Assistant to support residents across day and night shifts. You’ll provide daily living assistance with dignity and compassion, helping residents maintain independence and wellbeing.

You’ll work closely with a caring team, participate in social activities, and help deliver high-quality care in a home that values kindness and respect.