Riverside Care Assistant — Lead & Personalised Support

St Mary's Care Homes; Hessle; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly workplace

Training opportunities

Meaningful role

Close-knit team

Job summary

St Marys Riverside in Hessle is seeking a Care Assistant to join the luxury riverside home near the Humber Bridge. This permanent, full-time role covers 39 hours per week with alternate weekends, offering a chance to make every day matter in a calm, modern setting.

You’ll deliver compassionate, dignity‑driven care, lead and support a night team as needed, and keep detailed care plans while liaising with GPs and managers to ensure high‑quality, personalised care for residents.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or willingness to work towards it).
• Experience in a similar care role is preferred.
• Warm, approachable and compassionate with residents.

Responsibilities

• Delivering exceptional care - support residents with daily living while maintaining dignity.
• Lead and support your team - supervise junior staff and guide new starters.
• Provide attentive, personalised support including physical, emotional, and spiritual care.
• Support residents with mobility needs using aids safely.
• Monitor residents with confusion or behavioural needs and provide reassurance.
• Promote continence and overall wellbeing.
• Support end‑of‑life care with comfort and compassion.
• Complete and review care plans; keep records in line with policy.
• Encourage hobbies and social activities to keep residents engaged.
• Respond to calls and communication via nurse calls, phone, and door access.
• Liaise with GPs and managers to ensure high‑quality care.

Skills

Warm and approachable

Team leadership

Organised and confident

Compassionate and patient

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

St Marys Riverside in Hessle is seeking a Care Assistant to join the luxury riverside home near the Humber Bridge. This permanent, full-time role covers 39 hours per week with alternate weekends, offering a chance to make every day matter in a calm, modern setting.

You’ll deliver compassionate, dignity‑driven care, lead and support a night team as needed, and keep detailed care plans while liaising with GPs and managers to ensure high‑quality, personalised care for residents.