St Martins Care
Senior Care Assistant (Newcastle | Full Time Nights | £14.75/hr)
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Senior Care Assistant (Newcastle | Full Time Nights | £14.75/hr)
Senior Care Assistant – Park View Care Home
Location: Feetham Avenue, Forest Hall
Job Overview
St Martins Care are recruiting for a Senior Care Assistant to join their busy Residential Care Home at Park View.
We seek an experienced care professional with expertise in medication management and CQC compliance. Our focus goes beyond qualifications—we want to hear about you: your passion for delivering high-quality care for older adults, your teamwork ethic, and your ability to communicate effectively. If this resonates, apply today.
Note: While the position is based at Park View Care Home, occasional work from other locations may be requested with prior notice.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
Care Delivery
- Place residents at the heart of care, ensuring their preferences and wishes enhance their wellbeing.
- Supervise staff to ensure efficient service operation.
- Champion residents’ welfare, adhering to safeguarding best practices.
Working with Others
- Build collaborative relationships with colleagues to maximise resident opportunities.
- Engage with multidisciplinary teams, loved ones, and external agencies.
- Maintain open communication with family members.
Leading by Example
- Seek professional growth opportunities.
- Act as a role model for colleagues and a trusted representative for St Martins Care.
- Maintain professionalism, politeness, and reasonableness at all times.
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Requirements & Skills
Essential Criteria
Qualifications
- Vocational Qualification Level 3 in Health and Social Care
- Level 3 Medication training
- Good English (written and verbal)
Core Skills & Responsibilities
- Maintain care plans and records compliant with service policies, submitting audits as required.
- Use strong communication skills to engage with residents, colleagues, and stakeholders regarding their needs.
- Solve problems effectively to address resident needs, adapt to situations, and escalate concerns requiring protection.
- Assist residents with daily living tasks as per care plans (e.g., bathing, eating, grooming, toileting).
- Supervise staff during residental activities to ensure safe and quality-assisted care.
- Administer medication strictly following service policies.
Experience
- Proven experience in a care/hospitality environment.
Values-Based Qualities
- Working Together: Proactively collaborate with colleagues, families, and external teams, raising concerns constructively.
- Respect & Resilience: Advocate person-centred care and independence.
- Inclusion: Prevent discrimination, champion human rights, and facilitate intervention-free expression.
- Quality Focus: Commit to excellence, accept feedback, and embrace continuing professional development.
- Compassion: Display consistent kindness, empathy, and patience.
- Improving Lives: Encourage innovation, prioritise resident wellbeing, and enhance service outcomes.
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Desired Criteria
(Additional strengths or expertise in these areas will be valued)
About St Martins Care
Since 2000, St Martins Care has established itself as a reputable provider of care services across North East England, specialising in:
- Residential/Dementia Care
- Nursing Care
- Respite Solutions
Our approach is individual-centred, developing tailored care plans to address physical, psychological, social, and emotional needs. High standards are reflected in:
- Premier facilities
- Highly trained, compassionate staff
- Quality assuresed ‘home-like’ environments
Company Culture
St Martins Care fosters a supportive culture built on: ✔ Respect & Equality for every team member ✔ Collaboration through transparent communication ✔ Ongoing professional development (training/careers) to maintain excellence
Recognised as an employee-friendly organisation with:
- Work-life balance prioritisation
- Progressive career pathways
- Fair, inclusive management
** ключевые Условия работы**
- Closing Date: Wednesday 15th July 2026
- Contract Type: Full-time
- Salary: £14.75 hourly
Applications welcomed immediately.
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