Care Assistant (Nights)

Mariposa Care Group; North East; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care group as a Care Practitioner (Nights) at Briardene care home. This role involves providing essential support and care to residents and making a positive impact on their lives. You'll be part of a dedicated team and receive full training to thrive in your role.

Benefits

Enhanced overtime rates (+£2 p/h)

£500 recognition payments

Unlimited £1,000 'Refer a Friend' bonuses

Fully funded training and qualifications

Annual pay reviews

Private healthcare options

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; support provided.
• Experience in care is a plus but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and support to residents.
• Building meaningful relationships with residents.
• Documenting care and following agreed procedures.

Skills

Patience

Kindness

Commitment

Job description

Newcastle Upon Tyne , Tyne and Wear , England
NE5

Care Practitioner (Nights)
Hourly rate: £12.72 per hour from April (plus £2 p/h extra for overtime)
Location: Briardene care home, NE5 1NA
Contract: Permanent nights

Plus enjoy lots of great benefits when you join the Mariposa family.

Looking for a role that's both challenging and incredibly rewarding?

Come and join our amazing team at Briardene! We're on the lookout for kind-hearted, dedicated people who want to make a real difference to the lives of others. Whether you've got experience in care or are just starting out, we'll support you every step of the way with all the training you need to build a fantastic career with us.

What's the job about?

This is so much more than just a job - it's about making a genuine difference in someone's life. You'll help the residents of our home live happy, healthy and fulfilled lives. Every shift is different, and you'll work as part of a close-knit team delivering personalised, top-quality care.

Caring for others isn't always easy. There will be tough moments - but those moments are part of a job that's deeply meaningful, and the sense of pride and joy you'll feel when you go home knowing you've helped someone is worth it all.

Here's some more information about what you'll be doing:

• Providing personal care and support to residents, taking time to ensure that people retain their dignity, respect and privacy.
• Building meaningful relationships and making a welcoming home for our residents.
• Ensuring all care is documented and agreed procedures and processes are followed at all times.

Care Practitioner (Nights)
Hourly rate: £12.72 per hour from April (plus £2 p/h extra for overtime)
Location: Briardene care home, NE5 1NA
Contract: Permanent nights

Plus enjoy lots of great benefits when you join the Mariposa family.

Looking for a role that's both challenging and incredibly rewarding?

Come and join our amazing team at Briardene! We're on the lookout for kind-hearted, dedicated people who want to make a real difference to the lives of others. Whether you've got experience in care or are just starting out, we'll support you every step of the way with all the training you need to build a fantastic career with us.

What's the job about?

This is so much more than just a job - it's about making a genuine difference in someone's life. You'll help the residents of our home live happy, healthy and fulfilled lives. Every shift is different, and you'll work as part of a close-knit team delivering personalised, top-quality care.

Caring for others isn't always easy. There will be tough moments - but those moments are part of a job that's deeply meaningful, and the sense of pride and joy you'll feel when you go home knowing you've helped someone is worth it all.

Here's some more information about what you'll be doing:

• Providing personal care and support to residents, taking time to ensure that people retain their dignity, respect and privacy.
• Building meaningful relationships and making a welcoming home for our residents.
• Ensuring all care is documented and agreed procedures and processes are followed at all times.

What makes a great carer?

If you're patient, kind, and committed, you've already got what it takes. Our carers come from all walks of life, so whether you're switching careers, returning to work or starting afresh, we'd love to hear from you.

You'll work with friendly, supportive people who have your back, and you'll get plenty of chances to progress in your career if that's what you're looking for. At Briardene, everyone makes a difference, and we couldn't do what we do without our amazing team. Want to find out more? Head to the 'Team News' section of our website to read our latest staff survey results.

Why join us?

We know how hard our teams work, so we make sure they feel valued. Here are just some of the perks we offer:

• Great pay with enhanced overtime rates (+£2 p/h)
• £500 in recognition payments during your first year with us.
• Unlimited £1,000 'Refer a Friend' bonuses.
• Fully funded training and qualifications - grow your career with us.
• Annual pay reviews - we recognise your contributions.
• Private healthcare options to help with costs like dental or optical treatments.

Our recruitment process

If you're offered a role with us, it will be conditional on some standard checks, like references and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We also need you to have good English and numeracy skills, plus a passion for caring and helping our residents to thrive.

We want every candidate to feel supported and able to perform at their best during the recruitment process. If you need any assistance or would like to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage, just drop us an email at Apply - we'll be happy to help.

At Mariposa Care, we're committed to building a fair and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, belief, disability, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.

Job titles can vary - this role is also known as carer, healthcare assistant, care worker, support worker, care home carer, care assistant, social care.

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