Care Assistant: Parklands

Permanent Full Time and Part Time
Job Role: Care Assistant
Location: Durham

Prestwick Care is a successful, family-run care provider based in the North East of England, delivering high-quality, person centred residential and nursing care since 1992. We are proud of our strong values, supportive culture and continued growth across the region, with multiple care homes and specialist services.

We are currently recruiting for Care Assistants to work Full-Time. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate professional seeking their next career move within a respected and growing company. Here, your role goes beyond a job – you’ll learn, grow and help shape exceptional experiences for those in our care.

About the Role

In this Care Assistant role you will provide essential personal care and support to residents, helping them maintain dignity, independence and comfort during their stay. You will work closely with nurses, senior carers and other healthcare professionals to ensure that each resident’s individual needs are met with kindness, respect and professionalism.

This role is ideal for individuals looking to build a career in health and social care, including those with experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant (HCA), or those new to care.

What We Offer to our Care Assistants

● Full training package and ongoing professional development.

● Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

● Employee discount card at our leisure sites.

● Opportunities for career progression within a growing company.

● Supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities for our Care Assistants.

● 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.

Required Skills & Experience

● Working towards a Care Certificate or NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).

● 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).

Applicants must already be authorised to work in the United Kingdom; the employer is not able to provide new work authorisation.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person