CARE ASSISTANT

Harbour Healthcare; Stanley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full paid training

Career progression

Team culture

Recognition events

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Harbour Healthcare in Stanley is looking for a Care Assistant to support residents with daily routines and personal care in a calm, respectful environment. This role emphasizes compassion, reliability and strong communication to enhance wellbeing.

Full training is provided, with flexible shifts to fit your life. You’ll join Hollie Hill Care Home in a team‑oriented setting that values empathy and meaningful interactions with residents.

Qualifications

• Kindness and genuine care are essential qualities.
• No strict years of experience required; attitude matters more than experience.

Responsibilities

• Supporting people with daily routines
• Helping with personal care (with dignity and respect)
• Preparing meals and sharing meaningful moments
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Being the reason someone smiles today

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Communication

Willingness to learn

Driving licence

Job description

Location: Stanley DH9 6QZ

Care Assistant FLEXIBLE DAYS & NIGHTS - More Than a Job, It’s a Calling

Harbour Healthcare

Hollie Hill Care Home

Location: Stanley DH9 6QZ

Pay:£12.72

Hours: 38.5

Are you the kind of person who remembers how someone takes their tea?

Do you believe a 5-minute chat can brighten someone’s whole day?

Can you bring compassion, reliability, and maybe a great playlist?

If you said YES… we want to meet you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting people with daily routines
• Helping with personal care (with dignity and respect)
• Preparing meals and sharing meaningful moments
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Being the reason someone smiles today

This isn’t just care work. It’s life-changing work.

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need years of experience — you need the right heart.

• Kindness that can’t be taught
• Reliability and a strong sense of responsibility
• Good communication skills
• A willingness to learn (full training provided!)
• A driving licence (if required for community role)

Care experience is great — but not essential. We hire for attitude and train for skill.

What You’ll Get

Because caring for others means we care for you too.

• Competitive pay
• Full paid training & development opportunities
• Career progression pathways
• Supportive, friendly team culture
• Staff recognition, rewards & appreciation events
• Flexible shifts that fit around your life

Why Work in Care in 2026?

In a world full of screens and automation, real human connection matters more than ever. Care assistants are everyday heroes — and the demand for compassionate professionals continues to grow.

This is a career with purpose, stability, and heart.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Be someone’s reason to feel safe, valued and heard.

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