Care Assistant

Job Description

Have you always wanted to work in the caring profession, or want to continue your care career? In this rewarding role, you’ll play a vital role in enriching the lives of our residents, ensuring their comfort, well-being, and happiness.

Join us at Charlotte Straker House – a charitable care home based in Corbridge, Northumberland.

We need full or part time care assistants on day or night shift.

Day Shift : £12.27 per hour

Night Shift: £12.82 per hour

What you’ll bring:

A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of older adults.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, building rapport with residents, families, and colleagues.
A caring and compassionate nature, with a strong sense of empathy and patience.
A positive and flexible attitude, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
While not essential, experience in a care setting or a related field is a plus.

Benefits of joining our friendly team?

A fully comprehensive induction and training programme including protected time for learning and a well-structured career. We offer each care assistant support to ensure they are fully equipped to provide the highest standard of care.
An employee assistance programme to allow our employees to access treatment privately and quickly for everyday health essentials, such as dental, optical or physio assistance.
A Christmas and long service bonus.
Enhanced rates for overtime.

Who is the Charlotte Straker Project?

We’re a not for profit care home that provides excellent residential, nursing and respite care to the elderly and those who need care in Northumberland. Any surplus income is reinvested back into our home for the benefit of our residents.
We offer 32 residential and nursing rooms, plus a free of charge respite care room for those over 65 years of age who find it increasingly difficult to cope at home without assistance.
Charlotte Straker House is one of the major employers in Corbridge, and a high proportion of our staff have been with us for many years.
We are committed to providing the latest training to ensure that you advance in your career, and we pride ourselves on being a happy and supportive workforce.