Compassionate Care Assistant - Full Training & Growth

Prestwick Care Group; North East; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training package

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Employee discount card at leisure site

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Prestwick Care Group is recruiting Care Assistants for permanent full-time and part-time roles in the North East region. Based in Durham, the role focuses on personal care, dignity, and comfort for residents within a supportive, growing family-run care provider.

You’ll work closely with nurses and senior carers, with full training, EAP, and opportunities for progression. Experience in care is welcome but not essential; DBS and right to work in the UK are required.

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 United Kingdom (must be maintained).
• 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, including temperature, pulse, and blood pressure (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

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexible shifts

English proficiency

Education

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

Job description

Prestwick Care Group is recruiting Care Assistants for permanent full-time and part-time roles in the North East region. Based in Durham, the role focuses on personal care, dignity, and comfort for residents within a supportive, growing family-run care provider.

You’ll work closely with nurses and senior carers, with full training, EAP, and opportunities for progression. Experience in care is welcome but not essential; DBS and right to work in the UK are required.