Care Assistant - Day & Night, Full-Time Career Growth

Prestwick Care Group; Whitley Bay; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

EAP

Discount card

Career progression

Supportive team

Job summary

Prestwick Care Group in Whitley Bay is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant for full-time day and night shifts. You will provide essential personal care and support to residents, collaborating with nurses and carers to ensure dignity and comfort during their stay.

The role is ideal for those with a background in care roles or those new to health and social care, with full training and progression opportunities within a growing family-run provider.

Qualifications

• Working towards a Care Certificate or NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
• Satisfactory Right to Work in the UK (must be maintained).
• English proficiency sufficient to carry out the role effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, toileting, eating).
• Support residents with mobility, transfers and physical activities as needed.
• Monitor and record residents' vital signs (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.

Skills

Caring nature

Communication skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

DBS check

Education

Care Certificate or NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Prestwick Care Group in Whitley Bay is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant for full-time day and night shifts. You will provide essential personal care and support to residents, collaborating with nurses and carers to ensure dignity and comfort during their stay.

The role is ideal for those with a background in care roles or those new to health and social care, with full training and progression opportunities within a growing family-run provider.