Care Assistant

Marton Care Homes LTD; West Sleekburn; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly workplace

Training and progression

Meaningful impact

Close-knit team

Job summary

Marton Care Homes in Wansbeck, Northumberland, is seeking a caring Care Assistant to join our team on a bank basis. You’ll help residents with daily living, support activities, and contribute to a warm, respectful home environment.

We value compassion, reliability and a team spirit. Previous care experience is a bonus, but your personality and values are most important. Apply to make a meaningful difference.

Qualifications

• Warm and approachable, bringing a positive attitude.
• Organised, reliable and a team player.
• Creative and enthusiastic, able to motivate others.
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people.
• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends.
• Previous care experience is a bonus, values matter most.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living tasks with dignity.
• Assist in personal care including washing, dressing and mobility.
• Provide emotional and spiritual support where needed.
• Monitor mobility, continence, and overall wellbeing.
• Keep written records and follow care planning guidance.
• Support residents in social activities and hobbies.
• Answer nurse calls, doors and phone promptly.
• Report concerns to senior care staff.
• Make residents comfortable and ensure cleanliness.
• Assist with bed making and maintaining clean rooms.
• Maintain equipment and keep environment tidy.
• Record participation and feedback for engagement.
• Help with last offices when required.

Job description

Job Description: Care Assistant

Location: Wansbeck, Choppington, Northumberland, United Kingdom

Job Type: Bank role

Sponsorship: Not currently available

Join Marton Care Homes – Make A Difference, Every Day

Marton Care Homes is a family-run care group, built on a foundation of compassion, respect, and a deep commitment to personalised care. Our vision is simple: to create homes where people are treated as individuals, supported with dignity, and empowered to live their best possible life.

At Wansbeck Care Home , these values are at the heart of everything we do. We’re currently looking for a Care Assistant to join a team that truly cares about each other, our residents, and the quality of life we provide.

We believe life should be full of joy and purpose. That’s why we’re looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Care Assistant to help create meaningful, engaging experiences for our residents every day. This is your chance to be part of something truly rewarding, helping make people smile and turning ordinary moments into lasting memories.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Care Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in enriching the lives of residents by:

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Residents, when required, with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living.
• Assist Residents in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide attention when needed, whilst ensuring Residents retain their comfort and dignity.
• Pay particular attention to assisting Residents who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties, making the best use of aids provided.
• Closely monitor Residents who may be confused and / or who have behavioural problems.
• Assist in the promotion of continence.
• Assist in the delivery of care for Residents who are passing away or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices.
• Observe care planning needs for Residents and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Home.
• Answer Nurse call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly.
• Under the supervision and guidance of senior Care Staff, report on the well-being of Residents.
• Carry out regular checks on Residents at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.
• Make Visitors feel welcome. Provide refreshments/assistance as and when required.
• Make and change beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty, in line with the Home’s disposal of waste policy. Ensure the Home’s resources are used appropriately.
• Clean and maintain equipment used by Residents / Relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc. Ensure the Home is kept clean and tidy, in line with the Company’s attention to detail philosophy.
• Recording participation and feedback to ensure meaningful engagement

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
• Organised, reliable and a team player.
• Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people
• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends
• Previous experience in a care setting is a bonus, but we’re just as interested in your personality and values

What We Offer

Working at Marton Care Homes means being part of something special. You’ll enjoy:

• A friendly, supportive, and welcoming workplace
• Real opportunities for ongoing training and career progression
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives every day
• A valued role within a close-knit team that cares as much about each other as we do our residents