Care Assistant Days or Nights

Care Assistant

Location: Adel Square, Adel, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (38.5 hours per week, including alternate weekends)

Sponsorship: Not currently available

Join Our Brand-New Care Home in the Heart of Adel, Leeds

At St Mary's Care Group , we believe great care starts with great people. We are excited to be opening Adel Square , our beautiful new care home located in one of Leeds' most sought-after residential communities.

As we prepare to welcome our first residents, we're looking for caring, compassionate, and dedicated Care Assistants to join us on this exciting journey from the very beginning. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the culture, standards, and resident experience within a brand-new home where dignity, kindness, and person-centred care are at the heart of everything we do.

Situated in the leafy suburb of Adel , just a short distance from Leeds city centre, Adel Square will provide a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment where residents can truly feel at home. Every member of our team plays an important role in creating meaningful moments and helping people live fulfilling lives.

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of something special, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Care Assistant, you'll work closely with residents, families, and colleagues to deliver exceptional care and support. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting residents with personal care needs, including washing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and other daily living activities.
• Promoting independence, dignity, choice, and wellbeing at all times.
• Providing emotional, social, physical, and spiritual support tailored to individual needs.
• Assisting residents with reduced mobility or physical and learning disabilities, making full use of available equipment and aids.
• Monitoring and supporting residents who may be living with dementia, confusion, or behavioural challenges.
• Supporting continence care and maintaining high standards of personal wellbeing.
• Providing compassionate care to residents with progressive illnesses and supporting end-of-life care when required.
• Recording care provided accurately and maintaining daily documentation in line with company policies and procedures.
• Encouraging residents to participate in hobbies, activities, and social events that promote wellbeing and engagement.
• Responding promptly to nurse call systems and requests for assistance.
• Reporting any changes in residents' wellbeing to senior members of the care team.
• Carrying out regular resident wellbeing checks as directed.
• Welcoming visitors and ensuring they feel comfortable and supported within the home.
• Assisting with maintaining a clean, safe, and homely environment for residents.
• Supporting good housekeeping standards, including making beds, tidying rooms, and maintaining equipment used by residents.
• Contributing to a positive, friendly atmosphere where residents feel valued, respected, and cared for.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for individuals who genuinely care about others and share our values.

You'll be:

• Compassionate, kind, and approachable.
• Reliable, organised, and committed to delivering high-quality care.
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Positive, enthusiastic, and able to build meaningful relationships.
• Passionate about enhancing the lives of older people.
• Flexible to work shifts, including alternate weekends.
• Experienced in care (preferred but not essential), as full training and support will be provided for the right candidates.

Most importantly, you'll have a caring nature and a desire to make a positive difference every day.

Why Join Adel Square?

Joining Adel Square means more than starting a new job. It means becoming part of a brand-new home and helping create an exceptional environment for residents and colleagues alike.

You'll benefit from:

• The opportunity to be part of an exciting new care home opening in Adel, Leeds.
• A welcoming, supportive, and inclusive workplace culture.
• Comprehensive induction, training, and ongoing development opportunities.
• Clear career progression pathways within St Mary's Care Group.
• A rewarding role where your work truly makes a difference every day.
• The chance to help shape a new team and create a home that residents and families are proud to be part of.

Be Part of Something Special

This is an exciting time to join Adel Square as we build a dedicated team committed to delivering outstanding care and creating a warm, vibrant community for our residents.

If you're ready to start a rewarding career with a growing organisation and help us make Adel Square a truly exceptional place to live and work, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and begin your journey with St Mary's Care Group.

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