Compassionate Care Assistant — Meaningful Impact & Growth

Highgate Care; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly workplace

Training and career progression

Meaningful impact

Close-knit team

Job summary

Highgate Care in Darlington, Durham, United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join The Grange team. You will support residents with daily living tasks, uphold dignity, and assist with personal care in a warm, compassionate environment.

We value kindness, reliability, and a friendly, can-do attitude. The role requires flexibility to cover some evenings and weekends, and prior care experience is a bonus but not essential as training is provided.

Qualifications

• Warmth, kindness and strong communication.
• Reliability and ability to work in a team.
• Creativity and enthusiasm in caring for residents.

Responsibilities

• Support Residents with daily living activities (washing, toileting, dressing)
• Assist with physical, emotional and spiritual needs while maintaining dignity
• Monitor residents with limited mobility or special requirements
• Assist in continence promotion and care for those with progressive illness
• Record daily care notes and contribute to care planning
• Encourage participation in activities and social engagement
• Answer nurse call system and respond to needs promptly
• Report wellbeing concerns to senior staff
• Maintain clean, safe rooms and equipment
• Ensure visitors are welcomed and assessments of care support are communicated

Skills

Warm and friendly

Organised, reliable, teamplayer

Creative and motivating

Passionate about older people

Flexible evenings and weekends

Care experience bonus

Job description

Highgate Care in Darlington, Durham, United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join The Grange team. You will support residents with daily living tasks, uphold dignity, and assist with personal care in a warm, compassionate environment.

We value kindness, reliability, and a friendly, can-do attitude. The role requires flexibility to cover some evenings and weekends, and prior care experience is a bonus but not essential as training is provided.