Senior Care Assistant (nights)

Highgate Care Services Ltd; Altrincham; Presencial; GBP 24.000 - 27.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Highgate Care Services Ltd. is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for Allingham House Care Centre in Stockport. This permanent, full-time role (35 hours per week) involves evenings and weekends and pays £13.51 per hour.

A warm, patient-focused professional with team leadership experience will thrive in our small, compassionate care group. You’ll help residents with daily living, support junior staff, monitor mobility, maintain dignity, and participate in social activities.

Formación

• Warm, approachable and positive attitude.
• Organised, reliable, confident in leading a team.
• NVQ level 3 or willingness to pursue it as part of career progression.

Responsabilidades

• Support residents with daily living to maintain highest care standards.
• Train and supervise junior staff and new team members.
• Assist residents with care needs while preserving dignity and comfort.
• Aid residents with mobility and use of aids where needed.
• Monitor residents who are confused or display behavioural issues.
• Support continence and personal care as appropriate.
• Assist with end-of-life care and last offices when required.
• Complete care plans and write daily records in line with policies.
• Facilitate social activities and resident hobbies in the Home.
• Answer nurse call, door and telephone with timely responses.
• Report well-being to GPs and Support Managers as needed.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Communication

Educación

NVQ level 3 (or willing to work towards this)

Descripción del empleo

Job Description: Senior Care Assistant

Location

Allingham House Care Centre, Stockport, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Type

Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week, includes occasional evenings and weekends)

Salary

£13.51 ph

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 (Allingham House Care Centre, Stockport). 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

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 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

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