Compassionate Care Assistant | Growth & Training

Highgate Care; Beverley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Care is seeking a warm and dedicated Care Assistant for Figham House, Beverley. The role focuses on person-centred care, maintaining residents’ dignity and comfort while supporting daily living activities.

You will be part of a small, compassionate team dedicated to kindness as a core value, with opportunities for ongoing training and progression. The position requires flexibility across some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care setting is a bonus, but personality and values are valued
• Warm, approachable, and positive disposition
• Organised, reliable and a team player

Responsibilities

• Support/assist Residents with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and daily living activities.
• Assist Residents in physical, emotional and spiritual care while maintaining comfort and dignity.
• Help Residents with limited mobility using available aids.
• Monitor Residents who are confused or may have behavioural challenges.
• Assist in promoting continence.
• Support Residents who are dying or with progressive illness; assist with last offices.
• Observe care planning needs and document daily records per policies.
• Support social activities and hobbies within the Home.
• Answer nurse call system, door, and telephone; pass on messages promptly.
• Report wellbeing to senior staff and carry out regular checks on Residents.
• Make Visitors feel welcome and provide refreshments as required.
• Make and change beds; keep rooms clean and tidy; manage waste disposal policies.
• Maintain equipment used by Residents and keep the Home clean.

Job description

Highgate Care is seeking a warm and dedicated Care Assistant for Figham House, Beverley. The role focuses on person-centred care, maintaining residents’ dignity and comfort while supporting daily living activities.

You will be part of a small, compassionate team dedicated to kindness as a core value, with opportunities for ongoing training and progression. The position requires flexibility across some evenings and weekends.