Senior Care Assistant - Lead with Kindness & Dignity

Highgate Care Services Ltd; Bridlington; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and career progression

Meaningful impact on residents’ lives

Supportive workplace

Job summary

Highgate Care Services Ltd in Bridlington is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join Oaktree Hall & Lodge. You will support residents with daily living, promote dignity and comfort, and work as part of a friendly care team.

This permanent, full-time role (38.5 hours) requires flexibility for evenings and weekends, NVQ level 3 or willingness to study, and a warm, reliable approach. We offer ongoing training, career progression, and a close-knit, supportive workplace that values kindness and

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable and positive demeanor.
• Ability to lead a team and mentor junior staff.
• Creative, enthusiastic and able to motivate others in a care setting.
• Willingness to work flexibly including evenings and weekends.
• Prior experience in a similar care role is preferred.
• NVQ level 3 (or willingness to work towards).

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living to the highest care standards.
• Train and supervise junior staff under senior supervision.
• Assist residents with physical, emotional and spiritual needs with dignity.
• Help residents with limited mobility and use of aids.
• Monitor residents who may be confused or display behavioural issues.
• Assist in continence promotion.
• Support end-of-life care and last offices.
• Complete and review care plans and write daily records.
• Facilitate social activities and hobbies within the Home.
• Answer nurse call system, door and telephone and pass on messages.
• Report well-being to GPs and Support Managers.

Skills

Warm personality

Team leadership

Creativity

Motivating others

Flexibility

Care experience

Education

NVQ level 3

Job description

Highgate Care Services Ltd in Bridlington is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join Oaktree Hall & Lodge. You will support residents with daily living, promote dignity and comfort, and work as part of a friendly care team.

This permanent, full-time role (38.5 hours) requires flexibility for evenings and weekends, NVQ level 3 or willingness to study, and a warm, reliable approach. We offer ongoing training, career progression, and a close-knit, supportive workplace that values kindness and