Care Assistant DAYS

Harbour Healthcare; Hetton-le-Hole; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Career growth

Team culture

Rewards & recognition

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Harbour Healthcare in Hetton-le-Hole is seeking a Care Assistant to provide day-time support at The Laurels Care Home. The role includes helping with daily routines, personal care, meal preparation, and meaningful companionship.

A positive attitude and compassionate nature are essential; training is provided to all new hires. The position offers full paid training, development opportunities, a friendly team, and flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Care experience is helpful but not required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Willingness to train and grow within the role.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily routines and activities.
• Assist with personal care with dignity and respect.
• Prepare meals and share meaningful moments with residents.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to those in your care.
• Be the reason someone smiles today by delivering kind, patient care.

Skills

Kindness

Reliability

Communication

Willingness to learn

Driving licence

Job description

Location: Hetton-le-Hole DH5 9EQ

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

Harbour Healthcare

The Laurels Care Home

Pay:£12.87

Hours:

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

What We're Looking For

• 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.

WE ARE NOT OFFERING SPONSORSHIP AT THIS HOME

What You'll Get

• 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.