Care Assistant

Hales Home Care; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care provider in Newcastle is seeking compassionate individuals to join as Care Assistants. You will support vulnerable individuals with personal care, daily living tasks, and companionship. Training is provided, making this a great opportunity for those looking to start a rewarding career in care. Flexible hours and various benefits included.

Benefits

Referral bonuses up to £517

Pension scheme and paid holidays

Free uniform and PPE

Early Pay access

Discounts with Blue Light Card

Well-being Programme with therapy sessions

Health and Financial Well-being Support

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping others with a commitment to high-quality care.
• Reliable and honest with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and share values of trust and professional excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care like washing and dressing with dignity.
• Assist with daily living tasks to maintain a comfortable home.
• Support medication routines while ensuring accurate delivery.
• Offer companionship to bring warmth and reassurance.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Team player

Job description

About the role

We are looking for kind, reliable and caring individuals to join our team as a Care Assistant in Newcastle. If you're ready to support your local community and make a real difference in the lives of the people we care for, we'd love to hear from you!

Role Overview

In this role as Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the health, well-being, and independence of vulnerable individuals within the comfort of their own homes. You will:

• Provide compassionate support with personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting, and continence care – always with dignity and respect.
• Assist with daily living tasks, such as preparing nutritious meals, light housekeeping, and occasional shopping to help maintain a comfortable home environment.
• Support with medication routines, ensuring individuals receive the right help at the right time, with full training provided.
• Offer meaningful companionship, bringing warmth, reassurance, and social interaction to brighten someone's day.

Qualities & Requirements

The ideal Care Assistant is passionate about helping others and committed to delivering high‑quality care and support. You'll be a reliable and honest team player with strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to ensure accurate record‑keeping. While previous experience in care, hospitality, retail, or customer service is welcomed, it's not essential – we value the right attitude and a willingness to learn. Most importantly, you'll share our values: a commitment to positive change, trust, professional excellence, and delivering personalised care.

Salary & Hours

Salary: £12.21 per hour + mileage at £0.30 per mile & travel time at £12.21 per hour

Areas covered: NE7, NE1, NE2 and NE4

Hours: 7am-3pm and 3pm-11pm, 4/3 shift pattern with alternate weekends

Drivers required

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

Benefits

• Start a rewarding career in care with Hales Homecare Newcastle, Referral Bonuses up to £517
• Pension scheme and paid holidays
• Free uniform and PPE
• Early Pay access with Hastee
• FREE Blue Light Card – exclusive discounts at over 15,000 retailers
• Reward and recognition schemes: Hales Heroes Monthly Draw, Quarterly Awards and Hales Care Annual Awards
• Cycle and car salary sacrifice schemes
• External 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

Next Steps

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of those we care for. Your support can bring warmth and reassurance to someone's day. Apply today and become part of our team.

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