Job Description: Senior Care Assistant

Location: The Grange, Darlington, Durham, United Kingdom

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £13.81

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 The Grange in Darlington. 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

As our Senior Care Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in enriching the lives of residents by:

• Ensuring the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Residents, when required, with all aspects of daily living.
• Supporting 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.
• Assisting 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.
• Paying particular attention to assisting Residents who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties making the best use of aids provided.
• Closely monitoring Residents who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems.
• Assisting in the promotion of continence.
• Assisting in the delivery of care for Residents who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices.
• Completing, observing & reviewing care planning needs for Residents, and completing written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Assisting in the framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Home.
• Answering Nurse call system, giving assistance as required. Answering the door and telephone appropriately. Responding accordingly, and passing on messages promptly.
• Reporting on well-being of Residents and liaising with GPs and Support Managers etc.