St Martins Care
Bank Care Assistant (Newcastle | Flexible Hours | £12.75/hr)
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Care Assistant – Supporting Outstanding Later Life Care
Location
Park View Care Home, Feetham Avenue, Forest Hall May require occasional work from alternative locations with prior notice
Job Overview
Providing care and support to people in their later life is both deeply rewarding and meaningful. Partnerships with residents shape lasting memories, creating relationships that endure. At St Martins Care, you’ll be part of making a critical difference for individuals and their families when they need it most.
Recognising that we all will age, this role ensures you’ll be an advocate for compassionate care. Join our team and help build a truly exceptional service where dignity, respect, and excellence are at its core.
Key Responsibilities
Resident-Centred Care Delivery
- Ensure residents’ wishes, preferences, and autonomy guide all care choices.
- Work collaboratively to maintain relationships that enrich their lives.
- Deliver personalised support for daily living needs, including:
- Care plans implementation (e.g., bathing, dressing, nutrition, mobility).
- Enhancing social connections with family and the local community.
- Empowering independence wherever possible.
Service Operations
- Contribute to efficient service delivery in alignment with company standards.
- Follow care plans and report any changes in resident needs to senior staff immediately.
- Promote safeguarding and ensure residents’ welfare is steadfastly protected.
Interprofessional Collaboration
- Build trusting relationships with colleagues, families, and external agencies.
- Engage with multidisciplinary teams (healthcare professionals, therapists, etc.) to optimise resident outcomes.
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Professional Representation
- Represent the service as a positive ambassador, embodying its core values.
- Model professionalism, diplomacy, and kindness in all interactions.
About the Role
Essential Criteria
Education/Qualifications
- Proficient verbal and written English skills.
Personality & Attitudes
Adherence to fundamental care values and consistency in:
- Open dialogue when challenges arise.
- Championing person-centred, dignity-based care.
- Upholding anti-discrimination principles and inclusive practice.
- Promoting compassion, proactive problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
Technical Abilities
- Consistently high standard of communication (verbal/written) when liaising:
- With residents, families, and loved ones.
- With teams, professionals, and emergency contacts.
- Close attention to detail for:
- Maintaining accurate care records and plans.
- Observing resident needs and reporting changes promptly.
- Hands-on practical support for activities of daily living (e.g., mobility aid use, toileting, nutrition).
Training & Commitment
- Willingness to undertake mandatory training (statutory/role-specific).
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks including the CQC (Care Quality Commission).
- Commitment to ongoing personal/professional development.
- Full adherence to company policies and operational procedures.
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Desired Criteria (Advantageous but not mandatory)
- Previous experience in care residential, community, or support roles.
- Familiarity with dementia or disability-inclusive care practices.
- Prior exposure to working with vulnerable adults.
Why Join St Martins Care?
About the Organisation
For two decades, St Martins Care has been at the heart of caring communities in the North East of England. We specialise in providing:
- Dementia-specific care
- Respite support
- Residential care
- Specialist nursing care
At the core of every solution is an individualised care plan, addressing:
- Physical
- Psychological
- Social
- Emotional
Our staff represent the values we uphold: compassion, respect, and excellence. With well-maintained facilities, training at the forefront, and a supportive culture that puts ‘at-home comfort’ first, our residents experience care less as institution and more as home.
Work Environment
✅ Supportive and collaborative team dynamic, led by an engaged management. ✅ Family-owned ethos fosters inclusivity and open communication. ✅ Training and career progression opportunities for personal growth. ✅ Open and developmental culture aligned with work-life balance. ✅ Amazing place to work, referenced repeatedly by employees for supportive and professional leadership.
Closing Date
Wednesday, 15th July 2026
Contract & Benefits
- Contract Type: Full-time
- Salary: £12.75 per hour
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