Senior Care Assistant (Nights)

Highgate Care; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly workplace

Training & career progression

Meaningful impact in residents' lives

Close-knit team

Job summary

Highgate Care is seeking a Senior Care Assistant at Maple Court in Scarborough. This full-time, permanent role focuses on person-centred care and supporting residents with daily living while maintaining dignity and comfort.

You will train and supervise junior staff, and assist with care planning, daily records, and activity engagement. NVQ level 3 or willingness to work towards it is required; flexibility for some evenings and weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable and positive
• 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)

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living to the highest possible care standards.
• Supervise and train junior staff under senior supervision.
• Assist residents with physical, emotional and spiritual needs while maintaining dignity.
• Support residents with limited mobility and use of aids.
• Monitor residents who may be confused or have behavioural issues.
• Assist in continence promotion and end-of-life care when needed.
• Complete care plans and daily records in line with policies.

Skills

Warmth & positivity

Team leadership

Organisation

Reliability

Creativity

Flexibility

Experience in care

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or willing to work towards)

Job description

Job Description: Senior Care Assistant

Location: Maple Court, 182 Barrowcliff Road, Scarborough

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £14.33ph

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 Maple Court. 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 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