Care Assistant - Female Only

Halescare; Washington; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Paid travel time

Generous mileage allowance – 30p per mile

Early Pay access

Free Blue Light Card

Refer a Friend bonus up to £517

Reward and Recognition schemes

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Cycle and car salary sacrifice schemes

Pension scheme & subsidised insurance

Free uniform & PPE

Comprehensive Well-being Programme

Health and Financial Well-being Support

Job summary

Halescare in Washington is looking for a Home Care Assistant to provide essential care and support to individuals. The role involves assisting with personal care, medication, and companionship.

This position requires no prior experience as comprehensive training will be provided. Female applicants only are accepted due to the nature of care required. Enjoy guaranteed hours, a mileage allowance, and numerous perks while making a real difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; training provided.
• Must have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Female applicants only due to personal care requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care routines.
• Support medication and meal preparation.
• Help with light domestic tasks and grocery needs.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Passionate about helping others

Reliable and honest

Strong communication skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

Ready for a fresh start this spring? If you are caring, reliable, and looking for a rewarding career, Hales Homecare could be the perfect place for you. No experience is needed as full paid training is provided by our dedicated Internal Training Team.

• Home Care Assistant - Female Only
• Based in Washington
• Areas Covered: Washington, SR1, SR2, NE9 7, NE36 0, NE37 1, NE37 2, NE37 3, NE38 7, NE38 8, NE38 9, NE38 0, DH4 7, and DH3 1
• No experience necessary – paid training and induction to ensure you feel confident in your role.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required, due to location of Service Users

Note: This position is restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, as the roles includes providing personal care of an intimate nature where clients have requested same-sex care for reasons of privacy and decency. This constitutes a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR).

To apply, you must have the right to work in the UK. Please note, we are currently unable to accept applications from individuals requiring a Tier 2 certificate of sponsorship.

At Hales Homecare, we offer more than just care – we provide career opportunities, job security, superb benefits and the chance to change lives every day.

Your Role as a Home Care Assistant

As a Home Care Assistant, you’ll support individuals in Sunderland to live independently in the comfort of their own homes. Every visit is an opportunity to make someone’s day brighter and yours more fulfilling.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with personal care routines (washing, dressing, toileting)
• Supporting medication and meal preparation
• Helping with light domestic tasks and grocery needs
• Providing companionship and emotional support

To apply, you will need to be:

• Passionate about helping others and committed to delivering high-quality care and support
• A reliable and honest team player with a positive attitude
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• No experience necessary, we have had people join from hospitality, retail, and customer service backgrounds
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills

What We Offer – More Than Just Care

Your Hales Perks include:

• Guaranteed hours
• Paid travel time
• Generous mileage allowance – 30p per mile
• Early Pay access with Hastee
• FREE Blue Light Card for exclusive discounts at over 15,000 retailers
• Refer a Friend bonus up to £517
• Reward and Recognition schemes – Hales Heroes Monthly Draw, Quarterly Awards and Hales Care Annual Awards
• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Cycle and car salary sacrifice schemes
• Pension scheme & subsidised insurance
• Free uniform & PPE
• Comprehensive Well-being Programme including up to 10 therapy sessions with qualified counsellors, 24/7 telephone support from health and legal professionals, and access to our health and well-being app
• Health and Financial Well-being Support

Whether you’re new to care or experienced, we provide:

• Ongoing coaching and support
• Funded qualifications & apprenticeships
• Clear progression routes – many of our Care Assistants advance to Senior Carer, Team Leader or Management roles

Start your career in care. Apply today and find out why at Hales Homecare, it’s more than just care, it’s a career.

About Us

Since 1999, Hales Homecare has been committed to delivering technology-enabled, person-centred care to vulnerable people in the community. We value our staff and provide the tools and support needed for success.

Please note: This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference verification.

Location

Washington, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom