Care Assistant DAYS

Harbour Healthcare Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care service in Consett is seeking Care Assistants to provide support to residents. The role offers flexible working hours and a competitive hourly rate of £12.39. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, organizing activities, and promoting health and wellbeing. No formal qualifications required as training will be provided.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping, travel, and more

FREE face-to-face counselling for staff and families

Employee recognition award with £30 voucher

Opportunities for training and career progression

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Free eye test and discounted glasses

Cashback card – save up to £500 annually

Wellbeing portal with various resources

Seasonal company events and competitions

Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £250

On-site parking

Qualifications

• We welcome applicants without formal qualifications or experience – training will be provided.
• All positions require an Enhanced DBS check for Children and Adults.
• We are looking for people who demonstrate our values and share a genuine care for residents.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care.
• Enable participation in a wide range of activities.
• Contribute to residents' health and wellbeing.

Job description

Care Assistant – 38.5 hours (Abigail Lodge Care Home, Consett DH8 7NJ)

Harbour Healthcare is recruiting Care Assistants in Consett to support residents and provide peace of mind to families. The role offers flexible working patterns, training and development opportunities, and a competitive hourly rate of £12.39.

Benefits

• Discounts on shopping, fashion, travel, entertainment and more
• FREE face‑to‑face counselling for staff and families
• Staff recognition award ceremonies with a £30 voucher for the nominated ‘Employee of the month’
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Blue Light Card – up to 50% discount across 100’s of retailers
• Free eye test and discounted glasses
• Cashback card – save up to £500 annually at over 80 big brands
• Wellbeing portal: free meditation series, wellbeing podcasts & virtual events, mental health support programmes, workout plans, live digital gym classes, mindset and wellbeing series
• Seasonal company events, competitions and incentives
• Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £250 when referring a friend to Harbour Healthcare
• On‑site parking

Job Summary

The duties are varied and unique each day. You will support residents with personal care, enable participation in a wide range of activities (arts and crafts, football, drama, music, gardening, shopping trips, social occasions), and contribute to their health and wellbeing.

Who We Are

Harbour Healthcare is a family‑run business with 41 care homes across the UK. We emphasise inclusion, belonging, and empowerment, valuing teamwork and diversity in the workplace.

Our Values

• Humility
• Accountability
• Achievement
• Passion
• Integrity

Qualifications & Requirements

• We welcome applicants without formal qualifications or experience – training will be provided.
• All positions require an Enhanced DBS check for Children and Adults.
• We are looking for people who demonstrate our values and share a genuine care for residents.

Training & Career Development

We will support you through training, including qualifications in health and social care, and offer opportunities for promotion and career growth.

Application

If you are ambitious, eager to learn, and ready to make a real difference, please apply now.