Care Assistant - Flexible Shifts | Make a Meaningful Impact

Marton Care Homes; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly workplace

Training & progression

Meaningful impact

Close-knit team

Job summary

Marton Care Homes is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to join our St Helens team. You will help residents with daily living tasks, support their wellbeing and dignity, and work with a caring team in a warm, home-like setting.

The role involves flexible hours across some evenings and weekends. Previous care experience is a bonus, and we value personality and values as much as experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting is a bonus.
• Demonstrates warmth, compassion and reliability.
• Works collaboratively to support residents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities (washing, toileting, dressing).
• Assist with physical, emotional and spiritual needs while maintaining dignity.
• Monitor residents and document care needs and changes as required by policy.
• Support continence initiatives and assist with end-of-life care as needed.
• Engage residents in activities to promote wellbeing and meaningful engagement.
• Answer calls and messages promptly and communicate with the care team.

Skills

Warm personality

Team player

Organised

Motivational

Caring for elderly

Flexible hours

Job description

Marton Care Homes is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to join our St Helens team. You will help residents with daily living tasks, support their wellbeing and dignity, and work with a caring team in a warm, home-like setting.

The role involves flexible hours across some evenings and weekends. Previous care experience is a bonus, and we value personality and values as much as experience.