Care Assistants – Gosforth

Eothen Homes Limited; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded BUPA cash back scheme

Birthday off

Paid overtime

Time and a half for public holiday work

Job summary

Eothen Homes Limited is seeking Care Assistants for their Gosforth care home, working either 36 hours (3 days) or 24 hours (2 days) per week. Candidates should be intuitive and compassionate, focusing on enabling residents to maintain their independence.

The position involves providing physical support and personal care, with required qualifications including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Benefits include a fully funded BUPA cashback scheme and birthday off.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting is advantageous but not essential.
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical support to residents.
• Assist with personal care activities.
• Adopt a person-centred approach to care.

Skills

Intuitive and compassionate approach

Ability to support independent living

Job description

We currently have an opportunity for Care Assistants to join Eothen Homes. The successful candidates will be based at our Gosforth care home working 36 hours per week (3 days) and 24 hours per week (2 days).

We are looking for someone who is intuitive, compassionate and able to adopt a person‑centred approach. A major part of your role will be to enable and support people to remain as independent as possible.

The successful candidate will provide physical support and personal care to the residents of the home.

This is your chance to make a difference!

Requirements

• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check required.
• Experience of working in a care setting is an advantage but not essential.

Benefits

• Fully funded BUPA cash back scheme to all employees, covering dental treatments, optical treatments, prescriptions, therapies and access to shopping discounts.
• Birthday off.
• Paid overtime.
• Public holiday working attracts time and a half.