Care Assistant - Heaton (NE7)

Be Caring; North East; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care provider is seeking Care Assistants in Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne. This role offers the opportunity to make a difference in clients' lives. No qualifications required, just the right values and a can-do attitude. Competitive pay per shift, flexible working hours, and comprehensive training provided.

Benefits

Fully funded DBS

Paid induction training

Funding for Level 2 accredited courses

Holiday pay

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• No prior care experience needed; values transferable skills.
• Must have the right values for care-giving.
• Ability to provide personal care while respecting dignity.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to clients.
• Promote independence and connect clients to resources.
• Deliver personalized care based on individual choices.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Job description

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Care Assistant - Heaton (NE7), Newcastle upon Tyne

Client: Be Caring

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 46ba1cd268cb

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Posted: 12.08.2025

Job Description:

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 3 full-time or 6 part-time Care Assistants to provide care and support to people living in Heaton (NE7).

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 a can-do attitude.

Pay: £ p/hr (drivers) / £ p/hr (walkers) (paid per shift, travel time included)

As a Community Care Worker for Be Caring, your working hours will be aligned to our 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)

We will agree your working pattern, setting a 2-week rota including:

• Evenings as agreed within your working hours.
• Fully funded DBS.
• Paid induction training: 1 week classroom-based, 2 days shadowing, and online modules.
• Funding for Level 2 and other accredited courses.
• Holiday pay: accumulates with hours worked and service length.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): 24-hour helpline and support.
• Optional union membership through GMB partnership.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care respecting dignity.
• Promote independence using enabling approaches.
• Support clients to meet their outcomes, involving families and professionals.
• Connect clients to community resources.
• Deliver personalized care based on individual choices.
• Communicate effectively, document, and report appropriately.

Induction Training:

No prior care experience needed. We value transferable skills from roles like shop assistants. Training includes:

• Our values and going above & beyond.
• Dignity, safeguarding, equality, and diversity.
• Confidentiality and boundaries.
• Nutrition, medication safety, and moving techniques.
• Infection control, health & safety.
• Learning disabilities, mental health, and capacity.

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