Senior Care Assistant (Nights, 22hrs)

Highgate Care; Deepcar; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Care is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for Alpine Lodge in Stocksbridge. This permanent night shift role focuses on compassionate, person-centred support for residents, ensuring dignity and comfort within a small, caring team.

You will assist with daily living, document care plans, and respond to nurse calls. NVQ level 3 (or willingness to work towards it) and prior similar-role experience are preferred; some evenings and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 (or willing to work towards this)
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Able to work some evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities to maintain comfort and dignity.
• Supervise and support junior and new staff under senior supervision.
• Assist residents with mobility, emotional and spiritual care needs.
• Monitor residents who may be confused or have behavioral challenges.
• Complete and review care plans and daily records per policy.
• Support residents in social activities and hobbies in the home.
• Answer nurse calls, doors and phones promptly and pass messages.

Skills

Warm personality

Organised & reliable

Flexible hours

Team motivation

Education

NVQ level 3 (or willing to work towards it)

Job description

Job Description: Senior Care Assistant

Location: Alpine Lodge, Stocksbridge, S36 1AD

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time Nights

Salary: £15.06

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 Alpine Lodge in Stocksbridge. 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 behavioral problems.
• Assist in the promotion of continence.
• Assist in the delivery of care for Residents who are passing 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

• 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. Be part of our team at Alpine Lodge that makes each day brighter for our residents.