Senior Care Assistant – Newcastle

Gillespie Recruitment Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned Care organisation in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a motivated Senior Care Assistant for the night shift. This role involves providing essential support to patients, including personal hygiene and mobility. Requirements include a minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role, knowledge of CQC standards, and a valid DBS check. The company offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as a reward and recognition programme, and a learning and development program.

Benefits

Reward and recognition programme

Learning and development program

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Senior Care Assistant in a care home setting.
• Familiarity with CQC standards and compliance.
• Hold a valid DBS Check.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and organize other staff members on duty.
• Communicate significant changes regarding residents to the Manager or Deputy.
• Participate in developing activities for residents.
• Ensure that equality and diversity practices are upheld.

Skills

2 years’ experience in a similar role

CQC knowledge

DBS Check

Right to work in the UK

Job description

At Gillespie Recruitment we pride ourselves in helping you find the perfect role in healthcare.

Our client is an ever-expanding family-owned Care organisation looking to recruit a Senior Care Assistant to join their team in Newcastle as part of the night shift.

As well as offering a competitive salary, in return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a range of amazing benefits which include:

• Reward and recognition programme
• Learning and development program to support your role
• Pension Scheme

As the Senior Care Assistant on the night shift, you will provide essential support to your patients. Your role involves assisting patients with daily tasks, including personal hygiene, feeding, and mobility.

The Responsibilities include:

• To supervise/organise other members of staff on duty
• To inform Manager or Deputy of any significant changes in residents - contact by telephone where necessary if an issue is urgent.
• Participate in the development of activities for Residents in which they can join and enhance quality of life
• To ensure that Equality and Diversity is practiced within the Care Home by all who live, work and visit the Care Home. Any issues to be promptly reported to the Manager/Deputy.

Are you a motivated Senior Care Assistant with experience of working in a care home setting? If this sounds like you, we really want to hear from you. You will require to have the following skills:

• 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• CQC knowledge
• DBS Check.
• Right to work in the UK.

If you are a driven and ambitious Senior Care Assistant looking for a new challenge, this could be the perfect role for you. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking company.

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