Care Assistant DAYS

Harbour Healthcare; Consett; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full paid training & development

Career progression pathways

Supportive team culture

Staff recognition & rewards

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Harbour Healthcare at Abigail Lodge Care Home in Consett is seeking a Care Assistant for day shifts. You will support residents with daily routines, assist with personal care, and help prepare meals with kindness and compassion.

We offer full training, competitive pay (£12.72 per hour), 38.5 hours per week, and a supportive team with opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• You don't need years of experience - you need the right heart.
• Care experience is great - but not essential. We hire for attitude and train for skill.
• Full training provided to new carers.

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

Location: Consett DH8 7NJ

Care Assistant DAYS - More Than a Job, It's a Calling

Harbour Healthcare

Abigail Lodge Care Home

Location: Consett DH8 7NJ

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

No two days are the same - and that's the beauty of it.

You’ll be:

• 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 skillsA 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.