Overview
Senior Care Assistant Nights at Highgate Care
Location: Darlington, Durham, United Kingdom
Job Type: Permanent, Part-time (22 hours per week, includes occasional evenings and weekends)
Base pay range: £13.27 per hour
Sponsorship: Not currently available
Join Highgate Care, where kindness is key. We are a small, compassionate care group that provides person-centred care and values every resident.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Ensure the highest possible levels of care by supporting/assisting residents with all aspects of daily living.
* Support training and supervision of junior and new staff under the supervision of senior staff.
* Assist residents with physical, emotional, and spiritual needs while preserving comfort and dignity.
* Assist residents with limited mobility or difficulties in using aids provided.
* Monitor residents who may be confused or have behavioural issues.
* Promote continence and support residents who are dying or have progressive illness; assist with last offices as needed.
* Complete, observe, and review care planning needs and maintain written daily records per company policies.
* Support social activities and help residents continue hobbies and activities in the Home.
* Answer nurse call system, door, and telephone; pass on messages promptly.
* Report on residents’ well-being and liaise with GPs and Support Managers as required.
What We’re Looking For (Qualifications)
* Warm, approachable, and positive demeanor
* Organised, reliable, and confident in leading a team
* Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
* Passionate about improving the lives of older people
* Flexibility to work 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 residents’ lives every day
* A valued role within a close-knit team that cares for residents
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