Care Assistant

Care UK; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development

Wellbeing support

Discounts

Annual leave purchase

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support residents with daily living, personal care and mealtimes. The role focuses on helping residents stay active, independent, and engaged in meaningful activities within a warm, homely environment.

You will join a team that values caring, passion and teamwork, with strong emphasis on training, development opportunities and being part of a trusted care provider. Training via our Learning Academy is available to all new carers.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient approach to residents.
• Strong communication with residents, families and colleagues.
• Teamwork and a positive, supportive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Help residents remain active and independent.
• Support with personal care and mealtimes.
• Assist in identifying residents' goals and implementing care plans.
• Encourage residents to participate in activities in a homely environment.

Skills

Caring personality

Empathy

Communication

Job description

Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Care Assistant.

The Role

• Helping residents to remain as active and independent as possible
• Support residents with personal care and mealtimes
• Helping identify residents’ unique goals and implement personalised care plans
• Supporting residents to explore new interests and engage in physical activities in a motivating and homely environment

Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family

• Wagestream- access your wages at any-time
• Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
• Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
• Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
• Annual purchase holiday scheme
• Wellbeing support

New to Care?

We have our own Learning Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new carers and support workers and we will give you all that’s needed to have a successful career as a carer with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK you’ll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.