Compassionate Care Assistant - Flexible Hours & Growth

Highgate Care; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Care in Brighouse is seeking a Care Assistant to support residents at Rastrick Hall & Grange. The role is permanent and full-time, offering £12.71 per hour. You will join a small, compassionate team dedicated to person-centred care, dignity, and kindness.

You’ll help residents with daily living, monitor wellbeing, assist with activities, and ensure a warm, respectful environment. The job is based at Rastrick Hall & Grange, Brighouse, with flexible evening and weekend availability.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable and positive attitude.
• 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 care experience is a bonus, but personality and values matter more.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of care by assisting Residents with daily living tasks.
• Support residents in physical, emotional and spiritual needs while preserving dignity.
• Assist residents with mobility and use of aids.
• Monitor residents who are confused or have behavioural issues.
• Maintain continence and assist with care for residents with progressive illness.
• Record daily care notes and follow care plans and house policies.
• Support residents’ social activities and engage in hobbies within the Home.
• Answer nurse calls, doors, and phones; relay messages promptly.
• Under supervision, report on residents’ wellbeing and conduct regular checks.
• Make visitors welcome and assist with refreshments as needed.
• Make and change beds; keep rooms clean and tidy; manage waste per policy.
• Clean and maintain equipment used by residents and relatives.

Skills

Warm personality

Positive attitude

Organised

Reliable

Team player

Creative

Enthusiastic

Motivational

Passionate about elderly care

Flexible hours

Job description

Highgate Care in Brighouse is seeking a Care Assistant to support residents at Rastrick Hall & Grange. The role is permanent and full-time, offering £12.71 per hour. You will join a small, compassionate team dedicated to person-centred care, dignity, and kindness.

You’ll help residents with daily living, monitor wellbeing, assist with activities, and ensure a warm, respectful environment. The job is based at Rastrick Hall & Grange, Brighouse, with flexible evening and weekend availability.