Care Assistant - Flexible Shifts & Training

Prestwick Care Group; North Tyneside; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Job summary

Prestwick Care Group is recruiting Care Assistants to provide essential personal care and support to residents in North Tyneside. The role offers both full-time and part-time positions within a growing family-run care provider, focused on dignity and high-quality, person-centred care.

You will work with nurses and senior carers to meet residents' needs, build trust and contribute to a supportive living environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Caring nature

Strong communication

Teamwork

Health & safety basics

Flexible shifts

English proficiency

Job description

Prestwick Care Group is recruiting Care Assistants to provide essential personal care and support to residents in North Tyneside. The role offers both full-time and part-time positions within a growing family-run care provider, focused on dignity and high-quality, person-centred care.

You will work with nurses and senior carers to meet residents' needs, build trust and contribute to a supportive living environment.