Night Care Assistant – Kind, Resident-Focused Support

Highgate Care Services Ltd; Alderley Edge; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly, supportive workplace

Ongoing training and career progress

Meaningful impact in residents' lives

Close-knit team environment

Job summary

Highgate Care Services Ltd is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant for night shifts at Cavendish Court, Alderley Edge. This permanent role (33 hours per week) involves helping residents with daily living tasks, monitoring wellbeing and maintaining a warm, dignity-focused environment.

We value warmth, reliability and teamwork, and welcome candidates with or without prior care experience. Flexible hours across some evenings and weekends are expected; sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Warmth, approachability and positivity in interactions with residents and colleagues.
• Organised and reliable; able to work as part of a team.
• Creative and enthusiastic; able to motivate others.
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people.
• Willing to work across some evenings and weekends.
• Prior care experience is a bonus, but attitude and values matter most.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of care by assisting residents with washing, toileting, dressing and daily living tasks.
• Support residents with physical, emotional and spiritual needs while preserving comfort and dignity.
• Assist residents with limited mobility and use of aids.
• Monitor residents who may be confused or have behavioural issues.
• Support continence and in end-of-life or progressive illness care; assist with last offices.
• Record daily care notes in line with policy.
• Support social activities and help residents continue hobbies and interests.
• Answer nurse call, door, and phone; relay messages promptly.
• Report on residents’ wellbeing under supervision.
• Carry out regular checks on residents at intervals set by staff.
• Make visitors welcome and provide refreshments as needed.
• Make beds, keep rooms clean and tidy in line with waste disposal policies.
• Keep equipment clean and well-maintained; support engagement and participation.

Skills

Warmth and positivity

Organised and reliable

Teamwork

Creative and enthusiastic

Passionate about older people

Flexible to evenings/weekends

Job description

Highgate Care Services Ltd is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant for night shifts at Cavendish Court, Alderley Edge. This permanent role (33 hours per week) involves helping residents with daily living tasks, monitoring wellbeing and maintaining a warm, dignity-focused environment.

We value warmth, reliability and teamwork, and welcome candidates with or without prior care experience. Flexible hours across some evenings and weekends are expected; sponsorship is not available.