Care Assistant

crooton; Bedlington; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Career progression

Wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month

Long Service awards

Job summary

crooton is seeking a Care Assistant to work 36 hours per week in Bedlington, with day shifts (8am–8pm) or nights (8pm–8am). A £500 welcome bonus accompanies a £13.21 per hour rate.

Provide high-quality personal care, companionship, and daily living support to residents, following care plans and ensuring dignity, comfort and safety across shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year working as a carer for older people (ideally within a care home setting)
• Empathetic, warm-hearted approach focused on person-centred care
• Reliable support to every shift

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care, companionship, and daily living support.
• Assist with meals, mobility, and engaging daily activities or evening wind-down routines.
• Follow individual care plans to uphold resident dignity, comfort, and safety.
• Dedicate meaningful one-to-one time to create positive moments and reassuring connections.
• Monitor wellbeing and respond promptly to resident calls across day or night shifts.

Skills

Care experience

Empathy

Reliability

Job description

Bedlington, United Kingdom | Posted on 10/11/2026

36 Hours Per Week - Days (8am to 8pm) OR Nights 8pm to 8am

Salary: £13.21 per hour plus £500 Welcome Bonus

Location - Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 6LA

Care Assistant (Days OR Nights)

Make a genuine difference every single shift. Bring your compassion to a rewarding care role where no two days—or nights—are the same, and every resident interaction matters.

What You’ll Do

• Provide high-quality personal care, companionship, and daily living support.
  
• Assist with meals, mobility, and engaging daily activities or evening wind-down routines.
  
• Follow individual care plans to uphold resident dignity, comfort, and safety.
  
• Dedicate meaningful one-to-one time to create positive moments and reassuring connections.
  
• Monitor wellbeing and respond promptly to resident calls across day or night shifts.
  

What You’ll Bring

• Experience: Minimum 1 year working as a carer for older people (ideally within a care home setting)
  
• Compassion: An empathetic, warm-hearted approach focused on person-centred care.
  
• Commitment: Ready to bring positive energy and reliable support to every shift.
  

What’s in It for You

• Fully paid training and career progression.
  
• Health & Wellbeing: Dedicated access to staff wellbeing support and tools.
  
• Perks & Discounts: Exclusive retail savings and high street discounts.
  
• Incentives: Unlimited "Refer a Friend" cash bonuses, plus Employee of the Month and Long Service awards.