Compassionate Care Assistant — Growth & Team Spirit

Prestwick Care Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

EAP

Employee discount

Career progression

Supportive team

Job summary

Prestwick Care Group in the Newcastle area is hiring Care Assistants for Full-Time and Part-Time roles. You will provide essential personal care, support daily living activities, and help maintain residents' dignity and comfort.

Join a family-run provider with strong values and a commitment to learning, career development and supportive teamwork. Training, DBS processing and UK work eligibility are included in the role.

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.
• Previous experience in a care home, nursing home, domiciliary care or hospital setting is an advantage but not essential.
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
• Satisfactory Right to Work in the UK (must be maintained).
• Someone to 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

Care attitude

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Flexible shifts

English proficiency

DBS check

Right to work UK

Job description

Prestwick Care Group in the Newcastle area is hiring Care Assistants for Full-Time and Part-Time roles. You will provide essential personal care, support daily living activities, and help maintain residents' dignity and comfort.

Join a family-run provider with strong values and a commitment to learning, career development and supportive teamwork. Training, DBS processing and UK work eligibility are included in the role.