Care Assistant

Hillside Lodge Care Home; Berwick-upon-Tweed; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A nursing care home in Berwick-upon-Tweed is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant for a full-time position. You will support residents in their daily activities, fostering dignity and independence. Candidates should ideally have an SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, or be working towards it. Join a team that values kindness and teamwork, where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

£12.37 per hour

Flexible shifts

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Kind and genuinely interested in making a difference in the lives of older people.
• Ready to learn, grow, and become part of something meaningful.
• Previous care experience is ideal but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to live with dignity, independence, and joy.
• Follow individual care plans and provide practical support.
• Build relationships and bring warmth to residents' days.

Skills

Kindness

Respectful

Teamwork

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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Care and Support - Hillside Lodge Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Shift Type: Dayshift

Contracted hours:

Hillside Lodge Care Home is situated in Berwick-Upon-Tweed providing nursing care for up to 50 residents.

Where every shift brings smiles, comfort, and a sense of purpose.

In our home, being a Care Assistant is more than just a job it’s about building relationships, bringing warmth to someone’s day, and being there in the moments that matter. You’ll be part of a compassionate team that works together like family, supporting residents to live with dignity, independence, and joy.

What We Offer

• £12.37 per hour
• Contracted to full time hours
• Flexible shifts on offer; dayshift

Whether it’s helping someone get ready in the morning, sharing stories over a cuppa, or simply holding a hand when it’s needed most the work you do here matters deeply. You’ll follow individual care plans, provide practical support, and bring genuine kindness into every interaction.

We also believe in supporting your growth. If you’re looking for a career where you can progress whether that’s into senior care roles, training others, or even stepping into leadership we’ll help you get there.

What we’re looking for:

You might already have your SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, or perhaps you’re working towards it. Ideally, you’ll have around six months of care experience, but we also welcome people with a passion for helping others and transferable skills from other walks of life.

About you:

What really matters to us is who you are. You’re kind, respectful, and genuinely interested in making a difference in the lives of older people. You’re someone who brings integrity and teamwork into everything you do, and you’re ready to learn, grow, and become part of something meaningful.

Apply today and join a team where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference.