Relief Care Assistant - Lawnfield House

Presbyterian Church in Ireland; North East; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Relief Care Assistant for Lawnfield House in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves maintaining high standards of care for residents while adhering to the Christian ethos of the organization. Benefits include free meals, uniform, and enhanced maternity pay.

Benefits

Discount card for local shops and restaurants

Free staff meals

Free uniform

Free training

Enhanced annual leave

Free Access NI and NISCC registration

Enhanced maternity pay

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proficiency in English required.
• Must maintain registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council within 6 months.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Promote and ensure high standards of care.
• Understand and respect needs of residents.
• Adhere to NISCC Codes of Practice.

Skills

Communication

Understanding of older people's needs

Health and Safety awareness

Education

NVQ/QCF training

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Relief Care Assistant - Lawnfield House, Newcastle upon Tyne

col-narrow-left

Client:

Presbyterian Church in Ireland

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Reference:

63356eba22b7

Job Views:

6

Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

To be responsible, through management and staff leadership, for promoting and ensuring the highest standards of care, in compliance with statutory requirements to meet the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of the residents with the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church In Ireland.

• Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of older people or those with a learning disability within a residential setting
• Willing to undertake NVQ/QCF training
• Proficiency in understanding, communicating and writing in English to level required by duties of the post
• Awareness of Health and Safety practices within a working environment
• Must be willing to work within the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
• Must be available for flexible working, including on call at night and weekends as required
• Willingness to maintain registration with the appropriate professional regulatory body
• Must be willing to adhere to NISCC Codes of Practice or N.M.C.
• Satisfactory Access NI check
• Registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council within 6 months of appointment is a requirement of this position

Benefits include:

• Discount card – money off in local shops and restaurants
• Free – staff meals, uniform, and training
• Enhanced – annual leave
• Free – Access NI and NISCC registration
• Enhanced – maternity pay and pension scheme