Care Assistant

Prestwick Care; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A care services provider is looking for a Care Assistant at Eastside Gardens in Wallsend. The role involves supporting residents with personal care, social activities, and health conditions. Ideal candidates should have a genuine interest in caregiving and strong communication skills. Full training is provided in a supportive environment, along with an employee leisure discount card.

Benefits

Full training package

Supportive environment

Employee Leisure Discount Card

Qualifications

• Interest in working in the care environment.
• Communication skills both written and verbal.
• Willingness to participate in training.

Responsibilities

• Support Residents with social and physical activities.
• Assist with personal care including showering and dressing.
• Work as part of a team for high quality care.

Skills

Great communication skills

Organisational skills

Genuine interest in care

Good listening skills

Job description

Lifestyle Care is a new company, which is part of the Malhotra Group; a family run business based in the North East of England. We are currently recruiting for a Care Assistant at Eastside Gardens, a purpose built Care Home located in Wallsend. It is within easy reach of local transport links. Lifestyle Care are investing heavily into the Care Home environment and work will commence soon.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Supporting Residents with social and physical activities and mobility.
• Helping with personal care such as showering and dressing.
• Assisting people with eating and drinking.
• Work as part of a team to provide high quality care.
• Ensure the Residents retain their dignity and individuality.
• Observe care planning needs for Residents.
• Assist in the framework of the Residents social activities.
• Supporting Residents with a range of health conditions including physical disabilities, dementia, and other mental health conditions.

What We Are Looking For

• Genuine interest in working in the care environment.
• Great communication skills both written and verbal.
• Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programmes.
• Organisational skills.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• The ability to understand and follow policies and procedures.
• Someone to live by our values of dignity, compassion, caring, accountability, and inclusion.
• Satisfactory DBS check and check against the DBS Barring list.

Why should you apply?

• Full training package
• Supportive environment
• Employee Leisure Discount Card