Part-time/full-time Care Assistant

Employer

• St Marks Nursing Home

Location

• St Marks Nursing Home
• Millfield, Sunderland, SR4 7YQ
• Work Location: In person

Pay

• From £12.71 per hour
• Four-weekly pay

Job Type

• Permanent
• Full-time
• Part-time
• Flexible hours available
• Minimum of 18 hours per week

Overview

• St Marks Nursing Home is recruiting both full-time and part-time Care Assistants to join its dedicated care team.
• The home is a 35-bed private independent nursing home with a Gold Star rating.
• Staff work together to provide a secure, welcoming, and friendly environment for residents and visitors.
• The role involves delivering compassionate, person-centred care while promoting residents’ dignity, independence, and wellbeing.
• This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of older people.

About St Marks Nursing Home

• Independent 35-bed nursing home.
• Gold Star rated care home.
• Maintained to a high standard.
• Committed to providing a safe, happy, and welcoming atmosphere for residents, families, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Support residents with their personal care needs while respecting their dignity and privacy.
• Promote independence and encourage residents to remain as active as possible.
• Assist with the day-to-day activities of the nursing home.
• Provide care that would reasonably be expected from a family member rather than duties requiring a qualified nurse.
• Work closely with colleagues to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Help create a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment for all residents.

Skills and Experience

• Caring, compassionate, and respectful attitude.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to providing high standards of care.
• Previous care experience is beneficial but not specified as essential.
• Willingness to complete all required training.

Training and Development

• Fully paid induction training.
• Paid training provided.
• Enhanced DBS check required as part of the recruitment process.
• DBS cost paid by the employer.

Benefits

• Company pension.
• Employee discount.
• On-site parking.
• Paid training.
• Paid induction.
• Paid breaks.
• 28 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Free uniform.
• Double pay for Bank Holidays.
• Flexible working hours.
• DBS paid for by the employer.
• Four-weekly pay.

Why Apply?

• Join a highly rated independent nursing home with an excellent reputation.
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities to suit your lifestyle.
• Comprehensive paid training and induction provided.
• Excellent employee benefits, including paid breaks and double pay on Bank Holidays.
• Opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a real difference to residents’ daily lives.
• Supportive team environment focused on delivering outstanding care.

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