Care Assistant - Gosforth (NE3) female drivers and walkers

Be Caring Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring community organization in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for part-time Care Assistants. The role involves providing personal care and supporting individuals' independence. No experience is required as training is provided, making it ideal for compassionate individuals seeking to make a positive difference in their community. Competitive pay of £12.25 per hour and various benefits, including DBS funding and holiday pay, are offered.

Benefits

Fully funded DBS

Paid induction training

Training development

Holiday pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Bonus schemes

Qualifications

• Right values and a can-do attitude are essential.
• No prior care experience required; training will be provided.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care that protects people’s dignity.
• Promote independence using enabling approaches.
• Connect people to their communities.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Clear communication

Job description

Overview

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 Care Assistants to provide care and support to people living in all NE3 areas (including Fawdon, Kenton, Montague Estate, South Gosforth).

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.

Qualifications and Requirements

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. You may already have many of the skills needed to make an excellent Care Assistant for Be Caring, such as patience, empathy, and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

There is no requirement for prior care experience; training will be provided.

Working Hours and Location

Pay: £12.25 p/hr (walkers) - paid per shifts not per call, travel time included. Mileage: 45p per mile for drivers & 20p per mile for cyclists. Working hours will be aligned to shift patterns, which include late shifts and alternate weekends. Early Shifts: 7:00am – 3:00pm. Late shift: 3:00pm – 10:00pm (finish time depends on public transport times). The 2-week rota includes alternate full weekends and evenings as agreed within working hours. Successful applicants will cover all areas including Fawdon, Kenton, Montague Estate and South Gosforth.

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.
• Bonus schemes: up to £300 new starter, £300 Refer a Friend, £300 annual bonus. £25 birthday gift voucher.

Induction Training

We provide comprehensive induction training on Be Caring values and necessary care practices, including safeguarding, confidentiality, nutrition, moving and positioning, infection prevention and control, and related topics. Specific modules cover dignity and respect, health and safety, and care-related competencies.

Next Steps

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