Senior Care Assistant — Compassionate Team Leader

Highgate Care Services Ltd; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly workplace

Training & progression

Meaningful impact

Close-knit team

Job summary

Highgate Care Services Ltd. is seeking a Senior Care Assistant at Crystal Court in Harrogate. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centred care to residents, ensuring dignity and comfort in daily activities.

You will support a warm, compassionate team, participate in care planning, and help residents engage in social activities while maintaining excellent standards of care and documentation.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or willingness to work towards it.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Warm, approachable and positive attitude.
• Able to work some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living while maintaining dignity.
• Assist in training and supervising junior staff.
• Provide care for physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
• Monitor residents with limited mobility and use of aids.
• Record daily care plans and liaise with GP and management.

Skills

Team leadership

Flexible schedule

Customer care

Education

NVQ level 3 (or working towards it)

Job description

Highgate Care Services Ltd. is seeking a Senior Care Assistant at Crystal Court in Harrogate. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centred care to residents, ensuring dignity and comfort in daily activities.

You will support a warm, compassionate team, participate in care planning, and help residents engage in social activities while maintaining excellent standards of care and documentation.