Senior Care Assistant (Nights) - Lawnfield House

Presbyterian Church in Ireland; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a Senior Care Assistant for Lawnfield House. Responsibilities include ensuring high standards of care, understanding the needs of vulnerable adults, and maintaining Christian values. This role offers flexibility, competitive pay, and a supportive working environment with various benefits including enhanced leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Discount card for local shops and restaurants

Free staff meals

Free uniform and training

Enhanced annual leave

Free Access NI and NISCC registration

Enhanced maternity pay and pension scheme

Pay awards based on service

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience caring for older people or people with disabilities.
• Must maintain registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council.
• Must work within the Christian ethos.

Responsibilities

• Promote and ensure highest standards of care.
• Comply with statutory care requirements.
• Lead care management and staff.

Skills

Care Planning

Understanding of Vulnerable Adults

Quality Assurance

Medication Management

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 Award in Health and Social Care

Willingness to work towards Level 3

Willingness to work towards NVQ/QCF Assessors Award

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Senior Care Assistant (Nights) - Lawnfield House, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Client:

Presbyterian Church in Ireland

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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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.

• Knowledge and experience of Care Planning
• A good understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults and their families
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance and monitoring standards
• Knowledge of the role of the Regulation Quality & Improvement Authority
• A minimum of NVQ/QCF Level 2 Award in Health and Social Care and willingness to work towards Level 3
• A willingness to work towards NVQ/QCF Assessors Award
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience caring for older people, people with disabilities or people with mental health needs
• Experience in ordering, receiving, administering and storage of medication
• Availability for flexible hours working (including weekends), which may include hours beyond the normal shift pattern
• Willingness to maintain registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council, by the Appointee, is a requirement of this position
• Must be willing to work within the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland

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
• Pay awards – service related

Hours:2 Posts:

Post 1 – 40 hours per week
Post 2 – 30 hours per week