Care Assistant

NHS; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK luxury elderly care provider is seeking a full-time Care Assistant in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves delivering high standards of personal care to residents while ensuring their dignity and independence. Duties include assisting with hygiene and recognizing clinical risks. Applicants should have effective communication skills and demonstrate initiative. The position offers a permanent contract with shifts available from 7:30 AM. This is a valuable opportunity for individuals passionate about providing exceptional care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to respect and understand the needs of residents.
• Must be capable of following instructions from team members.
• Flexibility to cover various responsibilities on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal hygiene while respecting their dignity.
• Recognize clinical risk areas and escalate identified risks.
• Practice safe work systems in all tasks.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Demonstrated initiative

Efficient worker

Adaptability

Job description

Job Summary

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, offering exceptional care across a growing network of over 100 homes. We are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and team members alike, with a vision of "creating meaningful lives together". It is a place where people love to work, providing a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered.

Main Duties of the Job

As a Care Assistant at Hempstalls Hall Care Home in Newcastle‑under‑Lyme, you will be responsible for delivering high standards of personal care to residents, contributing fully to the care team to ensure continuity of services. Your duties include assisting residents with personal hygiene, recognising and understanding clinical risk areas, acting courteously towards residents and visitors, and practicing safe systems of work.

Package Description

Shift Details: Two shifts are available – 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM and 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal hygiene, ensuring optimum independence, dignity, and respect at all times.
• Recognise and understand clinical risk areas such as weight loss, pressure sores, risk of falls, and signs of infections, and escalated any identified risks promptly.
• Act courteously towards residents and their visitors, respecting their dignity and individuality.
• Practice safe systems of work across the range of tasks.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills – both verbal and written. 
• Demonstrated initiative and respect towards residents and peers.
• Efficient worker capable of following reasonable instructions from team members.
• Adaptable and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities on short notice.

Required Documentation

• DBS Disclosure check – the cost will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Other Details

• Posted: 19 December 2025
• Salary: £12.25 a year (Other)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 1445417600
• Location: Avery Healthcare, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 9NR