Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 21 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 September 2025 |
| Location: | Corbridge, Northumberland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Charlotte Straker Project |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CS0001 |
Summary
Charlotte Straker House is a respected and well-established residential care home in the heart of Corbridge, known for delivering high-quality, person-centred care. We are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant to join our team and help support our residents in living comfortable, dignified, and fulfilling lives.
As a Care Assistant, you will support the direct care provision of all aspects of residents' assessed needs, including:
• Assisting residents with washing, dressing, and undressing
• Participating in basic nursing care under supervision (e.g. bed bathing, pressure area care, mouth and eye care)
• Supporting residents with toileting needs, including continence promotion
• Changing beds and tidying residents’ rooms as appropriate
• Encouraging and assisting residents with mobility and the use of mobility aids
• Helping to serve meals and drinks, including feeding residents who require assistance
• Ensuring residents receive the correct meal or diet appropriate to their needs
• Assisting with the admission and discharge process, including listing and labelling residents’ property/clothing
• Reporting relevant information to the nurse in charge to ensure care plans are up to date
• Observing and reporting any changes in residents’ physical or psychological condition
• Assisting in taking and recording residents’ weights
• Reporting any accidents or incidents involving residents or staff immediately to the nurse in charge
• Supporting and encouraging social activities and interaction among residents
• Adhering to the Staff Code of Conduct and relevant statutory codes of practice
• Attending all mandatory and additional training as required
• Answering the telephone, taking accurate messages, and notifying the nurse in charge promptly
• Assisting with additional duties as needed during staff absences or shortages
• Administering medication if trained, competent, and required by management
Essential Criteria
• Willingness to train and complete NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care within 2 years
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to attend necessary meetings and training sessions
• Demonstrated loyalty, flexibility, and commitment to the home and its values
• Professional conduct in line with confidentiality requirements and GDPR
• Willingness to undertake any reasonable duties to ensure smooth operation of the home, as directed by nursing staff or management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AS PROVIDED BY THE DISCLOSURE & BARRING SERVICE (DBS).
THE CHARLOTTE STRAKER PROJECT WILL ONLY REQUEST DISCLOSURES FROM THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN OFFERED EMPLOYMENT.
As a Care Assistant, you will support the direct care provision of all aspects of residents' assessed needs, including:
• Assisting residents with washing, dressing, and undressing
• Participating in basic nursing care under supervision (e.g. bed bathing, pressure area care, mouth and eye care)
• Supporting residents with toileting needs, including continence promotion
• Changing beds and tidying residents’ rooms as appropriate
• Encouraging and assisting residents with mobility and the use of mobility aids
• Helping to serve meals and drinks, including feeding residents who require assistance
• Ensuring residents receive the correct meal or diet appropriate to their needs
• Assisting with the admission and discharge process, including listing and labelling residents’ property/clothing
• Reporting relevant information to the nurse in charge to ensure care plans are up to date
• Observing and reporting any changes in residents’ physical or psychological condition
• Assisting in taking and recording residents’ weights
• Reporting any accidents or incidents involving residents or staff immediately to the nurse in charge
• Supporting and encouraging social activities and interaction among residents
• Adhering to the Staff Code of Conduct and relevant statutory codes of practice
• Attending all mandatory and additional training as required
• Answering the telephone, taking accurate messages, and notifying the nurse in charge promptly
• Assisting with additional duties as needed during staff absences or shortages
• Administering medication if trained, competent, and required by management
Essential Criteria
• Willingness to train and complete NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care within 2 years
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to attend necessary meetings and training sessions
• Demonstrated loyalty, flexibility, and commitment to the home and its values
• Professional conduct in line with confidentiality requirements and GDPR
• Willingness to undertake any reasonable duties to ensure smooth operation of the home, as directed by nursing staff or management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AS PROVIDED BY THE DISCLOSURE & BARRING SERVICE (DBS).
THE CHARLOTTE STRAKER PROJECT WILL ONLY REQUEST DISCLOSURES FROM THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN OFFERED EMPLOYMENT.