Senior Care Assistant

Highgate care; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly, supportive workplace

Ongoing training and career progress

Meaningful impact in residents' lives

Close-knit team culture

Job summary

Highgate Care Services Ltd is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for Rastrick Hall & Grange in Brighouse. The role involves leading care delivery, supervising junior staff, and supporting residents with daily living while ensuring dignity and comfort.

Benefits include ongoing training, a supportive team, and opportunities to contribute to residents' wellbeing in a person-centred care environment.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable and positive attitude.
• Organised, reliable and confident leading a team.
• Creative and able to motivate others.
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest levels of care by supporting Residents with daily living.
• Support training and supervision of junior staff under supervision of senior staff.
• Assist Residents with all care needs (physical, emotional, spiritual) while maintaining dignity.
• Assist Residents with limited mobility and use of aids.
• Monitor Residents who are confused or have behavioural problems.
• Assist in promotion of continence and delivery of care for residents with progressive illness.
• Complete and review care planning needs and maintain daily records.
• Assist in social activities and help Residents continue hobbies and activities in the Home.
• Answer nurse call system, door, and telephone and pass on messages promptly.
• Report on residents’ well-being and liaise with GPs and Support Managers.

Skills

Team leadership

Empathy

Reliability

Education

NVQ level 3

Job description

Job Description: Senior Care Assistant

Location: Rastrick Hall & GrangeClose Lea Avenue Rastrick

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time 38.5hrs per week, including alternative weekends

Salary: £13.75ph

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 Rastrick Hall & Grange in Brighouse.

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 dying 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.