Care Assistant

Hales Home Care; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused care service in Gateshead is seeking a Home Care Assistant to provide essential personal care and support. This role offers paid training, making it ideal for individuals from various backgrounds. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, supporting medication and meal preparation, and offering companionship. The position provides guaranteed hours, mileage allowances, and access to career development opportunities. If you're compassionate and eager to learn, this could be your next career move!

Benefits

Guaranteed hours

Paid travel time

Mileage allowance

Early Pay access

Free Blue Light Card

Refer a Friend bonus

Recognition schemes

Enhanced holiday rates

Pension scheme

Free uniform

Comprehensive Well-being Programme

Qualifications

• No experience necessary, paid training provided.
• A reliable and honest team player is a must.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care routines including washing and dressing.
• Support medication and meal preparation.
• Help with light domestic tasks and grocery needs.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Passionate about helping others

Strong communication skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Job description

Overview

Ready for a fresh start in 2026? Turn compassion into a career with Hales Homecare! No experience is needed as paid training via our own Internal Training Team is provided.

Home Care Assistant — Based in Gateshead — Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour + mileage at £0.30 per mile & travel time at £12.21 per hour — Hours: 4/3 shift pattern & alternate weekends — Areas Covered: Gateshead, Ne10, Ne9, Ne8, DH3, NE16, NE11, NE40, NE39, NE17, and NE21

No experience necessary – paid training and induction to ensure you feel confident in your role.

A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is ideal. Walking routes available.

TO APPLY, YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. PLEASE NOTE, WE ARE CURRENTLY UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS REQUIRING A TIER 2 CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP.

Your Role

Note: The following section presents responsibilities and requirements of a Home Care Assistant as described in the original content.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care routines (washing, dressing, toileting)
• Supporting medication and meal preparation
• Helping with light domestic tasks and grocery needs
• Providing companionship and emotional support

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping others and committed to delivering high-quality care and support
• A reliable and honest team player with a positive attitude
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• No experience necessary, we have had people join from hospitality, retail, and customer service backgrounds
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills

What We Offer

• Guaranteed hours
• Paid travel time
• Generous mileage allowance – 30p per mile
• Early Pay access with Hastee
• FREE Blue Light Card for exclusive discounts at over 15,000 retailers
• Refer a Friend bonus up to £517
• Reward and Recognition schemes – Hales Heroes Monthly Draw, Quarterly Awards and Hales Care Annual Awards
• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Cycle and car salary sacrifice schemes
• Pension scheme & subsidised insurance
• Free uniform & PPE
• Comprehensive Well-being Programme including up to 10 therapy sessions with qualified counsellors, 24/7 telephone support from health and legal professionals, and access to our health and well-being app
• Health and Financial Well-being Support
• Training & Career Development

Whether you’re new to care or experienced, we provide:

• Paid, comprehensive training
• Ongoing coaching and support
• Funded qualifications & apprenticeships
• Clear progression routes – many of our Care Assistants advance to Senior Carer, Team Leader or Management roles

Start your career in care. Apply today and find out why at Hales Homecare, it’s more than just care, it’s a career.

About Us

Since 1999, Hales Homecare has been committed to delivering technology-enabled, person-centred care to vulnerable people in the community. We value our staff and provide the tools and support needed for success.

Please note: This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference verification.

To complete your application, you’ll be taken to the Hales Care Recruitment Page to complete a short registration. This step is essential to progress your application and is completely secure.