Belle Vue Heaton: Senior Care Assistant – Night Prestwick Care

Prestwick Care Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care service in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for full-time work at Belle Vue Heaton. The role includes providing high-quality care, supervising junior staff, and developing personalized care plans. Candidates must have caregiving experience, strong communication skills, and a compassionate demeanour. This position offers a supportive environment for professional growth and excellent training opportunities.

Benefits

Full training package

Employee assistance programme

Employee discount card for leisure sites

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a caregiver or in a similar role within care home industry.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively.
• Compassionate demeanour and genuine desire to help others.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to residents.
• Supervise and train junior care staff.
• Develop and implement care plans for residents.
• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Monitor and record patients’ progress.
• Communicate effectively with residents and families.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss resident status.

Skills

Proven experience as a caregiver

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Compassionate demeanour

Knowledge of care planning

Certification in health care qualifications

English proficiency

Flexibility for various shifts

Job description

Prestwick Care is a successful family run business in the North-East of England and we are currently recruiting for a Senior Care Assistant to workFull-TimeatBelle Vue Heaton. This is an amazing opportunity for a Care Assistant who is looking for that next step in their career to join Prestwick Care at an exciting time of growth for the Company.

Belle Vue HeatonJob Title:Senior Care Assistant
Contract Type:Full-time
Location:Stanmore Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 5SX
Salary:Competitive

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join our team atBelle Vue Heaton.As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in providing exceptional care and support to our care home residents, ensuring their comfort and well-being. Your expertise in caregiving, combined with your friendly and empathetic nature, will help create a warm and inviting environment for those in need.

What We Offer

• Full training package.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Employee discount card for our leisure sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive, establish and maintain our CORE values throughout your team.
• Provide high-quality care and support to residents ensuring their comfort and safety.
• Supervise and train junior care staff, fostering their professional development.
• Develop and implement care plans tailored to individual resident needs.
• Assist residents with daily living activities including mobility, bathing, and meals.
• Monitor and record patients’ progress, reporting any changes to the healthcare team.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure cohesive care.
• Participate in regular team meetings to discuss resident status, clinical and care strategies.

Required Skills & Experience

• [Proven experience as a caregiver or in a similar role within the care home industry.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients and staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Compassionate demeanour with a genuine desire to help others.
• Knowledge of care planning and assessment procedures.
• Certification in relevant health care and safety qualifications.
• English Proficiency of a level that the responsibilities of the employee can be undertaken effectively.
• Flexibility to work various shifts including evenings and weekends.