Care Assistant BANK

Harbour Healthcare Limited; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training provided

Career progression

Supportive team

Rewards & events

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Harbour Healthcare Limited is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant in Sunderland to support daily routines, provide personal care with dignity, and share meaningful moments with residents. This BANK role offers flexible shifts and on-site work, with full training provided to develop essential skills.

Candidates should bring kindness, reliability, and strong communication, with a willingness to learn and a driving licence if required for community duties.

Qualifications

• 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).

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: Sunderland SR5 5SF
Pay: £12.72per hour
Hours: BANK

• 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.

• 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?

Apply today and start a role where every shift matters.

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