Care Assistant — Compassionate Care with Full Training

Prestwick Care Group; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

EAP

Discount card

Career progression

Supportive team

Job summary

Prestwick Care in Gateshead is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to provide essential personal care and support to residents in a nursing or care home setting. Roles include assisting with daily living activities, mobility support, and ensuring resident comfort with dignity and respect.

We offer comprehensive training, career progression opportunities, and a supportive team environment, with shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends to meet residents' needs.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, calm and caring by nature.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with bathing, dressing, feeding.
• Support mobility, transfers and activities.
• Monitor vital signs where trained.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Follow care plans and health and safety policies.

Skills

Caring nature

Communication skills

Teamwork

Care procedures

Health & safety

Flexible shifts

English proficient

DBS check

Right to work

Value alignment

Job description

Prestwick Care in Gateshead is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to provide essential personal care and support to residents in a nursing or care home setting. Roles include assisting with daily living activities, mobility support, and ensuring resident comfort with dignity and respect.

We offer comprehensive training, career progression opportunities, and a supportive team environment, with shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends to meet residents' needs.