Overview
Senior Care Assistant at Highgate Care
Location: The Grange, Whinbush Way, Darlington, DL1 3PT
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (33 hours per week, includes alternate weekends)
Salary: £13.27 per hour
Sponsorship: Not currently available
Note: This range is provided by Highgate Care. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
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 (physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Residents retain their comfort and dignity.
* Pay particular attention to assisting Residents with limited mobility or other difficulties, making the best use of aids provided.
* Closely monitor Residents who may be confused and/or 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 and review care planning needs for Residents, and complete written daily records in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
* Assist in a framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Home.
* Answer nurse call system and provide assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately, pass on messages promptly.
* Report on the 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 in 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. Apply now and be part of our team at The Grange that makes each day brighter for our residents.
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