Senior Care Assistant

Highgate Care Services Ltd; Bridlington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly workplace

Ongoing training and career growth

Meaningful impact on residents’ lives

Job summary

Highgate Care Services Ltd is recruiting a Senior Care Assistant for Beechwood Care Centre in Bridlington. The role is permanent and full-time (35 hours per week) with occasional evenings and weekends, paying £14.33 per hour.

You will work in a warm, person-centred setting, leading a small team and supporting residents to maintain dignity and comfort. Training and career progression opportunities are available within a close-knit care group.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or working towards it.
• Experience in a similar care role is preferred.
• Ability to lead a small team and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of care by supporting residents with daily living activities.
• Support training and supervision of junior staff and new team members.
• Assist residents with care needs (physical, emotional, spiritual) while maintaining dignity and comfort.
• Help residents with mobility and use of aids.
• Monitor residents with confusion or behavioural issues.
• Assist in continence promotion.
• Assist in care for residents nearing end of life and last offices where appropriate.
• Complete, observe and review care planning and daily records as required.
• Encourage participation in social activities and hobbies within the home.
• Answer nurse call system, welcome visitors, and relay messages promptly.
• Report on residents' well-being and liaise with GPs and managers.

Skills

Warm disposition

Organised

Team leadership

Creative and motivated

Flexibility (evenings/weekends)

Care experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Care (or working towards)

Job description

Job Description

Senior Care Assistant

Location

Beechwood Care Centre, 19 Melbourne Avenue, Bridlington,

Job Type

Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week, includes occasional evenings and weekends)

Salary

£14.33ph

Sponsorship

Not currently available

Join Highgate Care - Where Kindness Is Key

At Highgate Care, kindness isn’t just something we talk about, it’s the foundation of everything we do. As a small and compassionate care group, we pride ourselves on offering truly person-centred care, where every resident is valued, supported, and able to thrive. We believe in celebrating individuality, promoting dignity and above all, living by our core value: Kindness Is Key.

We’re currently looking for a Senior Care Assistant to join the team at Beechwood Care Centre, in BridlingtonIf you’re someone who naturally brings warmth, energy and creativity wherever you go, and you love the idea of making each day meaningful for our residents, this could be the perfect role for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Senior Care Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in enriching the lives of residents by:

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Residents, when required, with all aspects of daily living.
• Support training and supervision of junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Home, under the supervision of senior Staff Members.
• Assist Residents in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Residents retain their comfort and dignity.
• Pay particular attention to assisting Residents who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties making the best use of aids provided.
• Closely monitor Residents who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems.
• Assist in the promotion of continence.
• Assist in the delivery of care for Residents who are passig away or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices.
• Complete, observe & review care planning needs for Residents, and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Home.
• Answer Nurse call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly.
• Report on well-being of Residents and liaise with GPs and Support Managers etc.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
• Organised, reliable, and confident leading a Team
• Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people
• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends
• Previous experience in a similar role
• NVQ level 3 (or willing to work towards this)

What We Offer

Working at Highgate Care means being part of something special. You’ll enjoy:

• A friendly, supportive, and welcoming workplace
• Real opportunities for ongoing training and career progression
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives every day
• A valued role within a close-knit team that cares as much about each other as we do our residents

If you believe that kindness and compassion should be at the heart of care, we’d love to hear from you.

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