Senior Care Assistant (Nights)

Highgate Care; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Care in Doncaster is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join a small, compassionate home. You will support residents with daily living, ensuring their comfort, dignity and safety, while working closely with the team to deliver person-centred care.

The role involves supervising junior staff, contributing to care plans, and supporting activities. Flexibility for evenings/weekends is expected, with training and development opportunities available within a welcoming, family-like home.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in care or equivalent.
• Experience in a care home setting.
• Commitment to resident dignity and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities to maintain dignity.
• Assist in training and supervising junior staff.
• Provide care for physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
• Monitor mobility and use of aids.
• Complete care plans and daily written records.
• Encourage residents to participate in activities.
• Answer nurse calls and greet visitors.
• Liaise with GPs and managers about resident wellbeing.

Skills

Compassionate

Team leadership

Flexible

Excellent communication

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Job Description

Senior Care Assistant

Location

Cantley Grange, St Wilfreds Road, Cantley, Doncaster

Job Type

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

Salary

£13.75

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.

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 dying 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.