Care Assistant in Scarborough

Job Description: Care Assistant – Days and Nights

Location: Castle Grange, 16a Dean Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (38.5 hours per week, including alternate weekends)
Sponsorship: Unfortunately, sponsorship is not currently available.

Join St Mary's Care Group – Make Every Day Matter!

At St Mary's Care Group, we believe in delivering more than just care. We believe in creating a home where every resident feels valued, respected and supported to live life as fully and independently as possible.

At Castle Grange, we know that the little things can make a big difference in someone's day. A friendly smile, a reassuring conversation or simply taking the time to listen can mean the world.

We are looking for warm, compassionate and enthusiastic Care Assistants to join our friendly team in Scarborough, working across both day and night shifts.

You'll be joining a team where kindness, dignity and respect are at the heart of everything we do. Every colleague plays an important role in making our residents feel safe, comfortable and happy in their home.

If you're passionate about helping others, enjoy making meaningful connections and want a rewarding role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing

As a Care Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting our residents to enjoy the best possible quality of life.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality, person-centred care, supporting residents with washing, bathing, dressing, undressing, toileting and other aspects of daily living.
• Supporting residents with their physical, emotional and spiritual needs, always promoting dignity, privacy, comfort and independence.
• Assisting residents with mobility, making appropriate use of mobility aids and equipment to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
• Providing reassurance, patience and understanding to residents who may be living with dementia, confusion or other complex needs.
• Supporting residents with continence care and maintaining their comfort and dignity at all times.
• Providing compassionate support to residents receiving end-of-life care and assisting with last offices when required.
• Following individual care plans and reporting any changes in residents' health, behaviour or wellbeing to senior members of staff.
• Completing accurate daily records and documentation in line with company policies and procedures.
• Encouraging residents to take part in social activities, hobbies and interests, helping them maintain relationships and enjoy meaningful experiences.
• Responding promptly to nurse call systems and ensuring residents receive assistance when needed.
• Welcoming visitors and relatives, offering refreshments and providing assistance wherever appropriate.
• Carrying out regular checks on residents as directed by senior staff members.
• Making and changing beds, maintaining clean and tidy bedrooms and ensuring residents' surroundings are comfortable and welcoming.
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment used by residents, including wheelchairs and other personal aids.
• Following infection prevention, health and safety and hygiene procedures to maintain a safe environment for residents, visitors and colleagues.
• Working closely with colleagues and the wider care team to ensure residents receive consistent, compassionate and personalised care.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for people who genuinely care about making a difference.

You'll ideally be someone who is:

• Warm, friendly and approachable, with a naturally caring personality.
• Compassionate, patient and understanding, with a genuine passion for supporting older people.
• Respectful of individual choices, dignity, privacy and independence.
• A good communicator who enjoys building positive relationships with residents, relatives and colleagues.
• Reliable, organised and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Positive, enthusiastic and willing to get involved in all aspects of daily life within the home.
• Able to remain calm, reassuring and professional in challenging situations.
• Flexible and committed to working your agreed shift pattern, including alternate weekends.

Previous experience in a care home or similar setting would be an advantage, but it isn't essential. We value the right attitude, personality and willingness to learn just as much as experience.

Full training and ongoing support will be provided to help you develop your skills and confidence in the role.

What We Offer

At St Mary's Care Group, we believe our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do.

When you join our team at Castle Grange, you'll enjoy:

• A friendly, supportive and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
• Real opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career within care.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to people's lives every day.
• The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents and their families.
• Being part of a close-knit team where colleagues support and look after one another.
• The satisfaction of knowing that the care you provide truly matters.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're a caring, compassionate person looking for a rewarding opportunity in the Scarborough area, we would love to hear from you.

Whether you have previous care experience or are looking to start a new career in care, Castle Grange could be the perfect place for you.

Join St Mary's Care Group and help us create a home where residents feel safe, valued, respected and cared for every single day.