Care Assistant

Crooton; Blyth; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A care home in Ashington is looking for compassionate Care Assistants to join their team. You'll be supporting residents in daily activities, offering companionship, and ensuring a safe, comfortable environment. Ideal candidates should possess experience with older people and have great communication skills. This role provides the opportunity to make a real difference in residents' lives while being part of a supportive team.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Supportive team environment

Paid induction and ongoing training

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Experience working as a carer with older people.
• A kind, patient, and understanding nature.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn.
• Excellent work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, person-centred care to residents.
• Support with washing, dressing, mealtimes, and mobility.
• Offer companionship and encourage social events.
• Help create a safe, clean, homely environment.
• Work closely with colleagues for residents' well-being.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Care Assistant - Care Home

Location: Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9AN

Hours: 38.5 hours per week (Days or Nights available) or Bank hours

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Join our care team in Ashington, Northumberland

Are you a compassionate carer looking to make a real difference every day? Our award-winning client is looking for dedicated Care Assistants to join their care team in Ashington. In this role, you’ll be supporting residents with their daily needs, helping them feel safe, comfortable, and valued. Every day you’ll be making a real difference, ensuring the home feels like a community where residents can live with dignity and joy.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, person-centred care for our residents
• Support with washing, dressing, mealtimes, and mobility
• Offer companionship and encourage residents to join activities and social events
• Help create a safe, clean, and homely environment
• Work closely with your colleagues to ensure residents’ well-being is always the top priority

Essential Criteria

• Experience working as a carer with older people
• A kind, patient, and understanding nature
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn
• Excellent work ethic

What We Offer

• £12.71 per hour
• A warm and supportive care home team
• Paid induction and ongoing training
• Opportunities to grow and develop within care
• A truly rewarding role where you’ll be making a difference every day

Interested?

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