Care Assistant: Covent House

Prestwickcare; Birtley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training package

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Employee discount card at leisuresites

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Prestwick Care is recruiting Care Assistants to join our patient‑focused teams in the Gateshead area. We value compassion and teamwork as you help residents maintain dignity and independence during their stay.

You will work with nurses and senior carers to provide high‑quality care, with full training and ongoing professional development. Roles are available as full‑time and part‑time, with a supportive company culture and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Caring, compassionate and calm by nature.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Basic understanding of care procedures and health & safety practices.
• Willingness to work various shifts, including nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• English proficiency sufficient for the role.
• DBS check satisfactory.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, toileting and eating).
• Support residents with mobility, transfers and physical activities.
• Monitor and record vital signs where trained.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Assist nursing staff and senior carers with routine tasks.
• Promote dignity, privacy and choice at all times.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment following health & safety standards.
• Communicate with residents, families and healthcare team.

Skills

Caring nature

Communication skills

Teamwork

Care procedures

Shift flexibility

English proficiency

DBS check

Right to Work in UK

Values: Dignity, Compassion

Job description

Full job description

Permanent Part Time/Full Time
Job Role:Care Assistant
Location:Gateshead Area

Prestwick Care is a successful family run care provider based in the North East of England, delivering high quality, person centred residential and nursing care since 1992. We are proud of our strong values, supportive culture and continued growth across the region, with multiple care homes and specialist services.

We are currently recruiting for Care Assistants to work Full-Time/Part-Time. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate professional seeking their next career move within a respected and growing company. Here, your role goes beyond a job – you’ll learn, grow and help shape exceptional experiences for those in our care.

About the Role

In this Care Assistant role, you will provide essential personal care and support to residents, helping them maintain dignity, independence and comfort during their stay. You will work closely with nurses, senior carers and other healthcare professionals to ensure that each resident’s individual needs are met with kindness, respect and professionalism.

This role is ideal for individuals looking to build a career in health and social care, including those with experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant (HCA), or those new to care.

What We Offer to our Care Assistants

• Full training package and ongoing professional development.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee discount card at our leisure sites.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing company.
• Supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities for our Care Assistants

• Assist residents with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, toileting and eating.
• Support residents with mobility, transfers and physical activities as needed.
• Monitor and record residents’ vital signs, including temperature, pulse, and blood pressure (where trained).
• Provide emotional support, reassurance and companionship to residents.
• Assist nursing staff and senior carers with basic care tasks.
• Promote dignity, privacy and choice at all times.
• Maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment in line with health and safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families and healthcare team members regarding resident needs and wellbeing.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments and company policies and procedures.

Required Skills & Experience

• A caring, compassionate and calm nature.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team oriented environment.
• Basic understanding of care procedures and health & safety practices.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• English proficiency sufficient to carry out the role effectively.
• Previous experience in a care home, nursing home, domiciliary care or hospital setting is an advantage but not essential.
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
• Satisfactory Right to Work in the UK (must be maintained).
• Someone to live by our Values of Dignity, Compassion, Inclusion, Caring and Accountability.

Applicants must already be authorised to work in the United Kingdom; the employer is not able to provide new work authorisation

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person