Care Assistant - Dinnington (NE13) - female drivers

Be Caring Limited; Dinnington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care organization is seeking female Care Assistants in Dinnington. You will provide personal care and support to individuals, promoting dignity and independence. No prior care experience is required; training will be provided. The position offers varied shifts, competitive pay at £12.82 per hour, and multiple bonuses. Apply now and join a dedicated team committed to making a difference.

Benefits

Fully funded DBS

Paid induction training

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is not necessary; transferable skills from other roles are welcome.
• Patience, empathy, and clear communication are essential qualities.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care that protects people’s dignity.
• Promote independence using enabling approaches.
• Document and report care effectively.

Skills

patience

empathy

communication

Job description

Overview

Please note, for this role we are recruiting female drivers only.

Be a Care-Giving Day-Maker. Our Mission “Is to be care-giving day-makers, hope-builders, smile-givers, life-changers, community-warriors with the will to make a difference.” Join our dedicated community team and help us to enrich the lives of others. Join our dedicated community team today!

We are recruiting a minimum of 2 part-time and 2 full-time Care Assistants to provide care and support to people living in all NE13 areas (including Dinnington, Hazelriig and Wideopen). If you are the kind of person that can make people smile while visiting them in their home, then a Care Assistant with Be Caring could be the right fit for you. You do not need a degree or care qualifications to be a Care Assistant, but you will need the right values. Each day is varied, and you will need to have a can-do attitude.

Pay: £12.82 p/hr (drivers) - paid per shifts not per call, travel time included

Successful applicants will be required to cover all areas including Heaton and High Heaton. Mileage - 45p per mile for drivers. Bonus schemes: up to £300 new starter, £300 Refer a Friend, £300 annual bonus. £25 birthday gift voucher. As a Care Assistant for Be Caring, your working hours will be aligned to our shift patterns, which for this role include late shift working and alternate weekends.

Early Shifts: 7:00am - 3:00pm. Late shift: 3:00pm - 10:00pm (finish time depends on public transport times). As a Care Assistant for Be Caring, we will agree your working pattern, setting 2-week rota which includes: Alternate full weekends. Evenings as agreed within your working hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care that protects people’s dignity.
• Promote independence using enabling approaches.
• Support people to meet their outcomes, involving families and professionals.
• Connect people to their communities accessing local support and services.
• Deliver personalised care through individual choice and control.
• Be a strong and effective communicator, documenting, reporting, and sharing information with the right people at the right time.

Induction and Training

Induction Training: We are looking for people with Be Caring values to join our team. For this role you do not need care experience, we recognise you will have many transferable skills from previous roles, for example as a shop assistant. We will provide you with the training you need to be an outstanding Care Assistant.

As a Care Assistant for Be Caring, you will be provided with comprehensive induction training on:

• Be Caring values, going Above & Beyond to meet personal outcomes.
• Dignity and respect, safeguarding and equality and diversity.
• Confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Fluids and nutrition and safe administration of medication.
• Moving and positioning, basic life support, and pressure sores (React to Red).
• Infection prevention and control, health and safety.
• Learning Disabilities (Oliver McGowan Tier 1), mental health and capacity.

Qualifications and Requirements

You may already have many of the skills needed to make an excellent Care Assistant for Be Caring: patience, empathy, and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively are essential qualities for this role. You do not need care experience; transferable skills from previous roles are welcome. Training will be provided.

Location and Scheduling

As a Care Assistant working within Dinnington, you will be expected to cover all areas including Heaton and High Heaton. Working patterns include late shifts and alternate weekends, with a two-week rota and evenings as agreed within your working hours.

Benefits

• Fully funded DBS.
• Paid induction training: 1 week classroom-based (Monday - Friday), 2 days shadowing and additional online modules.
• Training development: funded Level 2 and other accredited courses.
• Holiday pay: annual leave accumulates with working hours and length of service.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): 24-hour helpline, advice and guidance for yourself and dependents.
• Union membership (optional): through our partnership with the GMB.

Application

Apply today and our friendly recruitment team will be in touch!