Rowlands Gill, Tyne & Wear, GB, NE39 2BQ
Department: Health and Social Care (Qualified and Non-Qualified)
Operation: Sanctuary Care
Closing Date:
Salary: £13.27 per hour
Requisition: 223264
Position: Care Assistant
Dovecote Residential and Nursing Home, High Spen - Hugar Road, Rowlands Gill NE39 2BQ
Career Overview
We believe care is more than a job – it’s a calling. Join our friendly team at Dovecote in High Spen and help enrich residents’ lives while being part of a culture that supports your growth.
Your Role
* Work as part of a supportive team to enrich the lives of our residents.
* Provide personalized care in line with individual care plans.
* Encourage and join leisure and social activities.
* Show kindness and respect to residents, families and colleagues each day.
* Enjoy working as part of a team to create a happy home.
* No experience needed – we’ll give you all the training and support you need.
* Communicate clearly and adapt to different situations.
* Bring energy, enthusiasm and a genuine care for older people.
Rewards
You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 28 days’ annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:
* CQC inspection bonus
* Health and wellbeing support – including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial and legal advice, and short-term counselling.
* Company-paid life insurance
* Parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme
* Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme.
* Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks.
* Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements.
Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria. Visit our website for more information.
Before you apply
* We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.
* All roles require safeguarding and pre‑employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed.
* Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.
* We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.
Inclusion
Inclusion is one of our core values. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.
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