Compassionate Care Assistant – Evenings & Weekends

Bridge Oak; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridge Oak Care Homes is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to join the Ashworth Grange team in Dewsbury for night shifts. The role is permanent, full-time (38.5 hours per week) with alternate weekends, paying £13.10 per hour. Sponsorship is not available.

You'll be supporting residents with daily living, assisting in physical, emotional and spiritual care, and helping maintain comfort and dignity within a friendly, home-like environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care setting is a bonus, but values and attitude matter.
• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends.
• Able to communicate with residents with compassion and patience.
• A positive, proactive approach to teamwork and resident wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities such as washing, toileting, dressing and undressing.
• Assist residents in physical, emotional and spiritual care.
• Support residents with limited mobility and use aids effectively.
• Monitor residents who may be confused or have behavioural changes.
• Support continence and assist with end-of-life care when needed.
• Record daily notes and contribute to care planning records.
• Support social activities and encourage residents to engage in hobbies.
• Answer nurse call system, doors, and phone, and relay messages promptly.

Skills

Warm personality

Organised

Team player

Creative

Passionate about helping older people

Flexible evenings and weekends

Job description

Bridge Oak Care Homes is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to join the Ashworth Grange team in Dewsbury for night shifts. The role is permanent, full-time (38.5 hours per week) with alternate weekends, paying £13.10 per hour. Sponsorship is not available.

You'll be supporting residents with daily living, assisting in physical, emotional and spiritual care, and helping maintain comfort and dignity within a friendly, home-like environment.