Compassionate Care Assistant — Grow with a Supportive Team

Prestwickcare; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Job summary

Prestwick Care in Newcastle Area is recruiting Care Assistants to provide essential personal care and support to residents, helping maintain dignity, independence and comfort. Roles available Full-Time and Part-Time, with training and opportunities for progression within a growing family-run company.

You will work with nurses and senior carers, follow care plans and policies, and uphold our values of Dignity, Compassion, Inclusion, Caring and Accountability.

Qualifications

• Caring, compassionate and calm demeanor.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team-oriented mindset.
• Understanding of care procedures and health & safety practices.
• Flexible shifts including nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• English proficiency sufficient for the role.
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
• Satisfactory Right to Work in the UK.
• Live by our Values of Dignity, Compassion, Inclusion, Caring and Accountability.

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 and compassionate

Strong communication

Teamwork

Care procedures & health & safety

Flexible shifts

English proficiency

DBS check

Right to Work in UK

Values-based conduct

Job description

Prestwick Care in Newcastle Area is recruiting Care Assistants to provide essential personal care and support to residents, helping maintain dignity, independence and comfort. Roles available Full-Time and Part-Time, with training and opportunities for progression within a growing family-run company.

You will work with nurses and senior carers, follow care plans and policies, and uphold our values of Dignity, Compassion, Inclusion, Caring and Accountability.