Care Assistant

Job Description

Care Assistant at The Lodge
, Farnham Road, South Shields, NE34 0JR
. Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (38.5 per week including alternate weekends). Sponsorship:
Not currently available.

Marton Care Homes is a family-run care group, built on a foundation of compassion, respect, and a deep commitment to personalised care. Our vision is simple: to create homes where people are treated as individuals, supported with dignity, and empowered to live their best possible life. At The Lodge in South Shields, these values are at the heart of everything we do.

We’re currently looking for a Care Assistant to join a team that truly cares about each other, our residents, and the quality of life we provide. We believe life should be full of joy and purpose, and we’re seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Care Assistant to help create meaningful, engaging experiences for our residents every day.

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Residents with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living.
• Assist Residents in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual), providing attention when needed while ensuring Residents retain their comfort and dignity.
• Pay particular attention to assisting Residents with limited mobility or physical/learning difficulties, making the best use of aids provided.
• Closely monitor Residents who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems.
• Assist in the promotion of continence.
• Assist in the delivery of care for Residents who are dying or who have a progressive illness; assist with last offices.
• Observe care planning needs for Residents and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Assist in the framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Home.
• Answer nurse call system, provide assistance as required, answer the door and telephone appropriately, respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly.
• Under the supervision and guidance of senior Care Staff, report on the well-being of Residents.
• Carry out regular checks on Residents at intervals determined by senior staff members.
• Make Visitors feel welcome; provide refreshments/assistance as required.
• Make and change beds, ensure rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty, in line with the Home’s waste disposal policy. Ensure the Home’s resources are used appropriately.
• Clean and maintain equipment used by Residents/Relatives (e.g., wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles) and keep the Home clean and tidy in line with the Company’s attention to detail philosophy.
• Record participation and feedback to ensure meaningful engagement.

• Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
• Organised, reliable and a team player
• Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people
• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends
• Previous experience in a care setting is a bonus, but we’re just as interested in your personality and values

• A friendly, supportive, and welcoming workplace
• Real opportunities for ongoing training and career progression
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives every day
• A valued role within a close-knit team that cares as much about each other as we do our residents

If you believe that respect and compassion should be at the heart of care, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us make a real difference to the lives of residents at The Lodge.