Senior Care Assistant (nights)

Highgate Care Services Ltd; Dodworth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Care Services Ltd. is seeking a Senior Care Assistant at Water Royd Nursing Home in Barnsley. You will play a key role in enriching residents' lives with warmth, dignity and personalised care in a small, compassionate team.

Ideal candidates will lead staff, support training, and adapt to evenings and weekends. The role emphasizes kindness, reliability and a person-centred approach to every resident's wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable and positive attitude.
• Organised, reliable and able to lead a team.
• Creative, enthusiastic and motivating others.
• Passionate about improving lives of older people.
• Available to work some evenings and weekends.
• NVQ Level 3 (or working towards it).

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 maintaining dignity.
• Monitor residents with limited mobility and cognitive needs.
• Complete care plans and daily records in line with policy.

Skills

Warm personality

Team leadership

Organised

Creativity

Flexible schedule

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Job Description

Senior Care Assistant

Location

Water Royd Nursing Home, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Type

Permanent, Full-time

Salary

£14.48

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 (Water Royd Nursing Home, Barnsley). 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

If you believe that kindness and compassion should be at the heart of care, we’d love to hear from you.