Compassionate Night Care Assistant

Highgate Care; Stockport; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly workplace

Training and progression

Meaningful impact in residents' lives

Close-knit team

Job summary

Highgate Care is seeking a Care Assistant Nights to join a small, compassionate team at Cheadle Grange, Stockport. The role is permanent, 35 hours per week, with some weekend shifts, designed to provide person-centred care and support for residents.

You will contribute to daily living assistance, monitor wellbeing, and help residents maintain dignity and comfort. The team emphasises kindness as a core value and offers ongoing training and a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable and positive demeanor.
• Organised and reliable with teamwork.
• Creative, enthusiastic and able to motivate others.
• Flexible to work some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living tasks (washing, toileting, dressing, undressing).
• Assist with physical, emotional and spiritual care while maintaining dignity.
• Help residents with limited mobility or learning difficulties and use aids.
• Monitor residents who may be confused or have behavioural issues.
• Assist in continence promotion and care for residents with progressive illness.
• Record daily activities and update care plans per policy.
• Encourage social activities and hobbies within the home.
• Answer nurse calls, doors, and phones promptly; pass on messages.
• Report wellbeing to senior staff and perform regular checks.
• Greet visitors, provide refreshments and assist as needed.
• Make beds and keep rooms clean; manage waste per policy.
• Maintain equipment and keep the home tidy and safe.
• Record participation and feedback to ensure meaningful engagement.

Skills

Warmth

Approachable

Organised

Team player

Creative

Enthusiastic

Flexible hours

Job description

Highgate Care is seeking a Care Assistant Nights to join a small, compassionate team at Cheadle Grange, Stockport. The role is permanent, 35 hours per week, with some weekend shifts, designed to provide person-centred care and support for residents.

You will contribute to daily living assistance, monitor wellbeing, and help residents maintain dignity and comfort. The team emphasises kindness as a core value and offers ongoing training and a welcoming environment.