Compassionate Care Assistant with Training & Growth

Highgate Care Services Ltd; Allerton Bywater; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Care Services Ltd is hiring a Care Assistant for the Allerton Bywater site in West Yorkshire. This permanent, full-time role offers £12.77 per hour and requires a compassionate, people‑centred approach to daily living support for residents.

You will work under supervision to deliver high-quality care, maintain dignity and comfort, and help residents engage in activities, with flexibility for some evenings and weekends.

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.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with washing, toileting, dressing and daily living tasks.
• Assist with all care needs (physical, emotional, spiritual) maintaining comfort and dignity.
• Support residents with limited mobility using aids provided.
• Monitor residents who may be confused or have behavioural issues.
• Assist with continence and care for residents who are dying or have progressive illness.
• Record care planning updates and complete daily records per policy.
• Support social activities and hobbies within the home.
• Answer nurse call system, door, and telephone; pass messages promptly.
• Report wellbeing to senior care staff and perform checks as directed.
• Welcome visitors and provide refreshments when needed.

Skills

Warmth and positivity

Organised

Team player

Creative

Flexible schedule

Job description

Highgate Care Services Ltd is hiring a Care Assistant for the Allerton Bywater site in West Yorkshire. This permanent, full-time role offers £12.77 per hour and requires a compassionate, people‑centred approach to daily living support for residents.

You will work under supervision to deliver high-quality care, maintain dignity and comfort, and help residents engage in activities, with flexibility for some evenings and weekends.