Compassionate Care Assistant - Make a Daily Impact

Highgate Care Services Ltd; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly workplace

Training and progression

Meaningful impact

Close-knit team

Job summary

Highgate Care is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant for Maple Court in Scarborough. The role focuses on compassionate, person-centred care, supporting residents in daily living while preserving dignity and comfort.

We value warm, reliable individuals who can work flexibly across some evenings and weekends. No sponsorship required; join a small, compassionate team dedicated to kindness and resident well-being.

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 experience in a care setting is a bonus, but personality and values matter

Responsibilities

• Maintain high care standards by assisting residents with daily living tasks
• Provide care across physical, emotional and spiritual needs while preserving dignity
• Assist residents with mobility and use of aids as required
• Monitor residents who may be confused or have behavioural changes
• Record daily care activities and participate in care planning
• Support residents in social activities and engage in hobbies and home life
• Answer nurse calls, door and phone promptly and relay messages
• Report on residents' well-being under supervision of senior staff
• Carry out regular safety and cleanliness checks and keep equipment tidy

Skills

Warm personality

Organised

Team player

Creativity

Patient care

Flexible shifts

Job description

Highgate Care is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant for Maple Court in Scarborough. The role focuses on compassionate, person-centred care, supporting residents in daily living while preserving dignity and comfort.

We value warm, reliable individuals who can work flexibly across some evenings and weekends. No sponsorship required; join a small, compassionate team dedicated to kindness and resident well-being.