Care Assistant

Nurse Seekers Ltd; Allendale; On-site; GBP 24,570 - 27,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Flexible rota

Family-run environment

Long-term employment

Job summary

Nurse Seekers Ltd is seeking a Care Assistant/Housekeeping for a residential care home in Allendale, Northumberland. This full‑time role averages 35 hours per week with a pay rate of £13.50 per hour, including paid breaks.

You will provide person‑centred care to 13 residents with learning disabilities and complex needs, assist with daily living, housekeeping, and ensure a safe, comfortable home environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care setting is preferred.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) desirable.
• A caring, patient, and professional approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting adults with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care
• Support residents with personal care and daily living activities
• Promote dignity, independence, and choice
• Provide emotional support and companionship
• Assist with mobility and wellbeing
• Maintain accurate care records
• Encourage participation in activities and social interaction
• Complete light housekeeping and approximately 1-2 hours of cleaning during night shifts

Skills

Care experience

Communication

Teamwork

Compassion

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Care Assistant/Housekeeping - Days & Nights - Residential Care | AV1994

Full Time | 35 Hours Per Week | Residential Care

Location: Allendale, Northumberland
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Paid Breaks Included

Family-Owned | Stand-Alone Service | 12 Residents | Learning Disabilities & Complex Needs

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant looking for a rewarding role within a small, friendly care home where you can really make a difference?

We are recruiting Healthcare Assistants to join a well-established, family‑owned residential care service in Allendale, Northumberland. With over 30 years of experience, this stand‑alone home provides specialist residential care for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, supporting just 13 residents in a warm, homely environment.

Working in a smaller service allows you to build meaningful relationships with residents, provide truly person‑centred care, and become part of a supportive and close‑knit team.

Shift Pattern

This is a full‑time role averaging 35 hours per week, working a rolling rota of:

• Week 1: 3 shifts
• Week 2: 2 shifts

Day Shift

• 8:00am - 6:00pm

Night Shift

• 6:00pm - 8:00pm (evening support)
• Sleep‑in: 10:00pm - 5:00am
• During night shifts, you will also complete approximately 1-2 hours of cleaning duties to help maintain the home's high standards of cleanliness and comfort.

About the Service

This welcoming residential home offers:

• Specialist care for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs
• Accommodation for 13 residents
• Long‑term placements and short‑term respite care
• A safe, homely, and supportive environment
• Individualised care plans focused on dignity, independence, and choice
• Activities that promote wellbeing, confidence, social interaction, and independence

Your Responsibilities

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will:

• Deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care
• Support residents with personal care and daily living activities
• Promote dignity, independence, and choice
• Provide emotional support and companionship
• Assist with mobility and wellbeing
• Maintain accurate care records
• Encourage participation in activities and social interaction
• Complete light housekeeping and approximately 1-2 hours of cleaning during night shifts to ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a care setting is preferred
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) is desirable
• A caring, patient, and professional approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting adults with learning disabilities

What You'll Receive

• £13.50 per hour
• Paid breaks
• Full‑time contract averaging 35 hours per week
• Flexible rota with a mix of day and night shifts
• Supportive, family‑run working environment
• Stable, long‑term employment
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of residents every day