Compassionate Care Assistant | Meaningful Elder Care

Highgate Care; Bessingby; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & progression

Supportive workplace

Meaningful impact

Close-knit team

Job summary

Highgate Care in the UK is seeking a caring Care Assistant to provide high-quality personal care and support to residents at Oaktree Hall & Lodge, Bessingby. This permanent, full-time role (35 hours per week) includes some evenings and weekends, with a starting hourly rate of £13.29.

Join a small, compassionate care group that values dignity and person-centred care. You will work under supervision of senior staff, maintain records, and contribute to meaningful activities that improve residents’

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable and positive attitude.
• Organised and reliable with good teamwork.
• Creative and able to motivate others.
• Passionate about improving lives of older people.
• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist Residents with daily living (washing, toileting, dressing).
• Support physical, emotional and spiritual care while maintaining dignity.
• Help Residents with limited mobility and use of aids.
• Monitor Residents who are confused or have behavioural issues.
• Assist continence and end-of-life care as needed.
• Record care plans and daily notes as instructed.
• Support social activities and hobbies within the Home.
• Answer nurse call, door, and phone; relay messages promptly.

Skills

Warm personality

Organised

Team player

Creative

Motivational

Flexible hours

Job description

Highgate Care in the UK is seeking a caring Care Assistant to provide high-quality personal care and support to residents at Oaktree Hall & Lodge, Bessingby. This permanent, full-time role (35 hours per week) includes some evenings and weekends, with a starting hourly rate of £13.29.

Join a small, compassionate care group that values dignity and person-centred care. You will work under supervision of senior staff, maintain records, and contribute to meaningful activities that improve residents’