Nights Care Assistant — Warmth, Dignity & Impact

Highgate Care Services Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly workplace

Training & progression

Meaningful impact

Close-knit team

Job summary

Highgate Care Services Ltd in Stoke-on-Trent is recruiting a Care Assistant for night shifts at Springfield Manor. This permanent, full-time role involves supporting residents with daily living, washing, dressing and ensuring dignity and comfort.

You will work as part of a friendly, compassionate team, with some evenings and weekends. We value warmth, energy and creativity, and you’ll be making meaningful moments in residents’ lives every day.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable and positive.
• Organised, reliable and a team player.
• Creative, enthusiastic and able to motivate others.
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people.
• Able to work evenings and weekends.
• Previous care experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living: washing, toileting, dressing and other activities.
• Provide care with dignity and respect, addressing physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
• Assist residents with limited mobility and use of aids.
• Monitor residents who may be confused or display behavioural changes.
• Support continence and assist with personal care as required.
• Participate in care planning and record daily notes per policy.
• Encourage social activities and hobbies within the home.
• Answer nurse call, door and telephone promptly; relay messages.
• Report well-being observations to senior care staff.
• Carry out checks at intervals set by staff leadership.
• Make visitors feel welcome and provide refreshments when needed.
• Ensure rooms and equipment are clean; manage waste responsibly.

Skills

Warmth & approachability

Organised

Teamplayer

Creativity

Flexibility

Job description

Highgate Care Services Ltd in Stoke-on-Trent is recruiting a Care Assistant for night shifts at Springfield Manor. This permanent, full-time role involves supporting residents with daily living, washing, dressing and ensuring dignity and comfort.

You will work as part of a friendly, compassionate team, with some evenings and weekends. We value warmth, energy and creativity, and you’ll be making meaningful moments in residents’ lives every day.