Care Assistant

National Care Group Limited; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Recognised qualifications

Refer a Friend

Stream app access

Wellbeing support

Job summary

National Care Group Limited is recruiting for a Care Assistant to join Essential Care and Support Limited - Abbeyvale Care Centre in Hartlepool. You will work with young adults with complex needs, supporting daily living, personal care and planned activities in a warm, person-centred residential setting.

We value caring attitudes, teamwork, resilience and excellent communication, with paid training and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications.

Qualifications

• A caring attitude and motivation to help others.
• Team player and able to work with colleagues.
• Resilience to handle challenging situations and seek support when needed.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with people by listening, discussing, and planning goals and ambitions together.
• Help plan daily tasks and assist with practical activities such as cooking, cleaning and running errands.
• Assist with personal care, which may include support with eating and administering medication.
• Help plan and participate in any days out the individuals wish to enjoy.
• Make a positive impact on someone's life by supporting them to become more independent wherever possible.

Job description

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Service: Essential Care and Support Limited

We are currently recruiting for a Care Assistant to join our team at Essential Care and Support Limited - Abbeyvale Care Centre, based in Hartlepool

Essential Care and Support is a part of the National Care Group and is a dedicated specialist in providing person centred care across our supported living, outreach and day services. Abbeyvale Care Centre is a warm and caring residential service designed to suit the needs of people with various diagnoses, including physical disabilities, symptoms of old age, dementia diagnosis, and mental health needs.

About National Care Group

National Care Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of adult social care, supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health support needs, acquired brain injuries, autism and complex related needs. Its mission is to empower those it supports to lead their best life, enabling them the opportunity to unlock their full potential and live as independently as possible within their community. We Won Specialist Care Provider 2025! - National Care Group

The role of a National Care Group Care Assistant

You will work with young adults who have complex needs. We are looking for a respectful and caring individual who can passionately support our young adults to fulfil their potential. This is a sometimes challenging role but one with huge rewards.

• You will build positive relationships with people by listening, discussing, and then planning goals and ambitions together.
• You will help to plan their daily tasks and assist with practical activities such as cooking, cleaning and running errands.
• You will assist with personal care, which may include support with eating and administering medication.
• You will help to plan and participate in any exciting days out they wish to enjoy.
• You will make a positive impact on someone's life by supporting them to become more independent wherever possible.

What qualities do you need to be a great Care Assistant?

• A caring attitude, with a passion for supporting others and a motivation to see them achieve goals.
• A team player, able to work effectively with other colleagues.
• Resilience to keep going at difficult times and the confidence to ask for support if needed.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to develop a career in a secure and fulfilling role at an organisation that values growing its team from within.
• You can continuously learn on the job with the benefit of paid training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.
• You will work at an organisation that celebrates age, gender and diversity within an inclusive culture.
• The organisation promotes an environment of wellbeing with support for you to stay healthy and happy.
• The opportunity to earn rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.
• Access to an app called Stream, enabling greater control over your finances.

At National Care Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic organisation.