Care Assistant BANK

Harbour Healthcare; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full paid training

Career progression

Supportive team culture

Staff recognition & rewards

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Harbour Healthcare in Northumberland, England, is seeking a Care Assistant for flexible bank shifts at Northlea Court Care Home in Cramlington. Pay £12.71 per hour. Full paid training and development opportunities accompany a friendly, caring team environment.

You’ll support residents with daily routines, assist with personal care, help prepare meals, and provide companionship and emotional support. No prior care experience is required; we hire for heart and train for skill.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; attitude and training matter most.
• Full training is provided to develop the necessary skills.
• Strong communication, reliability and empathy are essential.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to a care support role.
• A driving licence is beneficial where required for community duties.

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

Kindness

Reliability

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Driving licence

Job description

Care Assistant - BANK- More Than a Job, It’s a Calling

Location: Northlea Court Care Home Cramlington NE23 1XX

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Hours: Flexible bank shifts

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

No two days are the same — and that’s the beauty of it.

• 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.

We’d love you to have:

• 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

• 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.