Care Assistant - Newcastle (NE2, NE3, NE7, NE13)

Be Caring; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others as a Care Assistant. This rewarding role involves providing personal care, supporting individuals in their homes, and connecting them to community resources. You will be part of a mission-driven organization that values empathy and respect, ensuring that every interaction enhances the well-being of those you serve. With comprehensive training and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying flexible working hours. If you have a can-do attitude and a passion for helping others, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Fully funded DBS

Paid induction training

Training development

Holiday pay

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Union membership (optional)

Bonus schemes

Qualifications

• No degree or care qualifications needed, but must have the right values.
• Comprehensive training provided to all new Care Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care while promoting independence and dignity.
• Connect customers to community activities and support services.

Skills

Communication Skills

Personal Care

Empathy

Can-Do Attitude

Community Engagement

Education

No formal qualifications required

Tools

DBS Check

Training Modules

Job description

Requirements:

• 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!

We are recruiting a minimum of 4 full-time or 8 part-time Care Assistants to provide care and support to people living in the areas of Newcastle, including Fawdon, Gosforth, Kenton, Heaton, North Jesmond, and Dinnington (NE2, NE3, NE7, NE13).

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.

Job Description:

Connecting our customers to community activities; providing care and support that promotes going above and beyond. You will be integral to enabling customers to access local community groups, activities, and events.

• 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.

Pay: £12.30 p/hr (drivers) (paid per shifts not per call, travel time included)

• Drivers may be required to cover all areas including Fawdon, Gosforth, Kenton, Heaton, and Dinnington.
• Mileage - 45p per mile for drivers.
• Bonus schemes: up to £300 new starter, £300 Refer a Friend, £300 annual bonus, and a £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 on your working pattern, setting a 2-week rota which includes:

• Alternate full weekends.
• 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.

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 recognize 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.

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