Care Assistant

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Location:

Springfield Manor, Stoke‑on‑Trent, ST4 6JP

Job Type: Permanent, Full‑time (33 hours per week, includes occasional evenings and weekends)
Salary: £12.77

As a 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 with washing, toileting, dressing, and all aspects of daily living.
• Assisting residents in all aspects of their care needs (physical, emotional and spiritual), ensuring comfort and dignity.
• Paying particular attention to residents with limited mobility or learning difficulties, using aids when appropriate.
• Monitoring residents who may be confused or have behavioural problems.
• Assisting in the promotion of continence.
• Assisting with care for residents who are dying or have a progressive illness, including end‑of‑life care.
• Observing care planning needs and completing written daily records as instructed.
• Supporting social activities by interacting with residents and helping them continue hobbies and activities.
• Answering nurse call systems, doors and telephone, and passing on messages promptly.
• Reporting on residents’ wellbeing under supervision of senior care staff.
• Conducting regular checks on residents as determined by senior staff.
• Welcoming visitors and providing refreshments or assistance.
• Making and changing beds, cleaning rooms and ensuring waste is disposed properly.
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment used by residents and relatives.
• Recording participation and feedback to ensure engagement.

• Warm, approachable, positive.
• Organised, reliable, and a team player.
• Creative, enthusiastic, able to motivate others.
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people.
• Able to work flexibly in some evenings and weekends.
• Previous experience in a care setting is a bonus, but personality and values are equally important.

• A friendly, supportive, and welcoming workplace.
• Real opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact each day.
• A valued role within a close‑knit team that cares for residents and each other.

Working at Highgate Care means being part of something special.
If you believe 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 Springfield Manor.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time
Job function:
Other
Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care