Senior Care Assistant (Days)

Highgate Care; Driffield; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Care in Driffield is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join The Limes team. You will provide person-centred care, maintain residents' dignity, and support daily living.

The role covers supervising junior staff, assisting with mobility, continence, end-of-life care, and documenting care plans. A warm, reliable, and flexible approach is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or willingness to work towards it)
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Ability to lead a team and provide support

Responsibilities

• Support/assist residents with daily living to ensure high care levels.
• Support training and supervision of junior staff.
• Assist residents with care needs including physical, emotional and spiritual.
• Assist residents with mobility and use of aids.
• Monitor residents who may be confused or have behavioural issues.
• Assist continence and end-of-life care.
• Document care planning and daily records.
• Encourage participation in social activities and hobbies.
• Answer nurse call system, doors, and phone; relay messages.
• Report well-being to GPs and support managers.

Skills

Warm & positive personality

Organised & reliable

Team leadership

Creative & motivational

Passionate about elder care

Flexible schedule (evenings/weekends)

Previous experience in a similar role

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Job Description

Senior Care Assistant Days

Location

Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Type

Permanent, Full-time

Salary

£14.33

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 The Limes in Driffield. 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.