Senior Care Assistant

Highgate Care; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly workplace

Training and progression

Meaningful impact

Close-knit team

Job summary

Highgate Care in Wakefield is seeking a Senior Care Assistant at The Sycamores on Norton Road. This permanent, full-time role offers 38.5 hours per week with occasional weekend shifts and a competitive hourly salary of £13.81.

You will support residents with daily living, train junior staff, and help maintain dignity and comfort. Strong empathy, reliability and a caring team spirit are essential.

Join a small, person-centered care group that values kindness and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable personality with a positive attitude.
• Organised, reliable, and confident leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of care by supporting Residents with daily living.
• Support training and supervision of junior staff in the Home.
• Assist Residents with care needs while preserving dignity.
• Assist Residents with mobility and use of aids.
• Monitor Residents who are confused or have behavioural problems.
• Promote continence.
• Support care at end of life and with last offices.
• Complete care planning and write daily records as required.
• Support social activities and residents' hobbies in the Home.
• Answer nurse call system, door, and phone; pass on messages promptly.
• Report on residents' wellbeing to GPs and Support Managers.

Skills

Empathy

Team leadership

Creativity

Flexible schedule

Experience in care

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Job Description: Senior Care Assistant

Location: The Sycamores, Norton Road Wakefield

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

Salary: £13.81ph

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-centered 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 The Sycamores in Wakefield. If 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.