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Care Assistant

Four Seasons Health Care

Care Assistant

£23795

Four Seasons Health Care, Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 2 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: c2e8c59188144da08a614c10bf2c3251

Full Job Description

  • Supporting them with daily activities such as washing, dressing, eating and maintaining personal hygiene

  • Understanding our resident's communication needs and adapting your communication to each individual, e.g. sounds, tones, body language

  • Providing emotional support to individuals and their families

  • Working with significant people in our resident's life, such as friends and family, by giving them confidence and reassurance and involving them in our resident's care

    A team player who engages well with others

  • Strong communicator and influencer

  • Energetic and hard-working

  • Flexible and adaptable to change

  • Passionate about offering superior services and want to make a difference

  • A glass half full person, with a sense of humour and a positive outlook


    • If you possess these qualities, or have worked in a retail, supermarket, warehouse or other customer facing environments then no experience of working as a Care Assistant is necessary. We provide you with excellent learning, development and support opportunities, to equip you with the knowledge and skills to make a real difference in the role.
    Location:
  • The Laurels, Houghton le Spring

    The Laurels Care Home is situated in the centre of Hetton-le-Hole, Tyne and Wear, close to amenities and with good transport links to Sunderland and Durham.


    • The Laurels Care Home provides a range of tailored care plans for short or long-term stays. Care includes general nursing care, residential care, and residential dementia care. The home also has facilities to provide end-of-life care if required. A team of qualified and experienced ancillary staff work hard to provide the best possible round-the-clock care.

    As one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK it's important to us to couple great care with meaningful and enjoyable experiences.

    We offer you a great range of benefits, which include:
  • Competitive salary

  • Happy Hub - discounts across shopping, eating out, going out and holidays suited to your lifestyle

  • Various shifts available

  • Free meals

  • Access to excellent training

  • Career development opportunities

  • Free onsite parking

  • Free uniform

  • NEST work place pension contributions

  • Long service awards


    • We believe in helping our residents to live their lives as independently as possible and support them in reaching their potential, through both practical and emotional support as well as having a positive impact on their lives.

    We see it as our mission to ensure that everyone in our care are supported and look forward to every day with us, and their well-being is maintained through enjoying the simple but essential pleasures of good food and company in a warm and homely environment.