Full/Part-Time Care Assistant — Growth & Training

Prestwick Care Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Discount card for leisure sites

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Prestwick Care Group is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to join our Newcastle-area homes. The role focuses on personal care and resident comfort, working closely with nurses and senior carers to meet individual needs with kindness and professionalism.

We welcome both full-time and part-time applicants, offering training, an EAP, staff discounts, and clear opportunities for career progression within a growing company. Join a supportive team dedicated to dignity and care.

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.

Job description

Prestwick Care Group is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to join our Newcastle-area homes. The role focuses on personal care and resident comfort, working closely with nurses and senior carers to meet individual needs with kindness and professionalism.

We welcome both full-time and part-time applicants, offering training, an EAP, staff discounts, and clear opportunities for career progression within a growing company. Join a supportive team dedicated to dignity and care.