Care Assistant NIGHTS

Harbour Healthcare Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full paid training

Career progression

Flexible shifts

Staff recognition

Team culture

Job summary

Harbour Healthcare Limited invites you to join Abigail Lodge Care Home in Consett as a Care Assistant. No prior experience needed — just the right heart. You’ll support residents with daily routines, assist with personal care with dignity, help with meals, and offer companionship.

We offer full training, competitive pay (£12.72/hour), 38.5 hour week, flexible shifts, opportunities for career progression, and a friendly team dedicated to compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Kindness that can’t be taught.
• Reliability and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to learn (full training provided!).
• Driving licence required for community role (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily routines.
• Assist with personal care with dignity and respect.
• Prepare meals and share meaningful moments.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Be the reason someone smiles today.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Good communication

Willingness to learn

Driving licence

Job description

Care Assistant– More Than a Job, It’s a Calling

Harbour Healthcare

Abigail Lodge Care Home

Location: Consett DH8 7NJ
Pay:£12.72
Hours: 38.5

Are you the kind of person who remembers how someone takes their tea?
Do you believe a 5-minute chat can brighten someone’s whole day?
Can you bring compassion, reliability, and maybe a great playlist?

If you said YES… we want to meet you.

What You’ll Be Doing

No two days are the same — and that’s the beauty of it.

• Supporting people with daily routines
• Helping with personal care (with dignity and respect)
• Preparing meals and sharing meaningful moments
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Being the reason someone smiles today

This isn’t just care work. It’s life‑changing work.

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need years of experience — you need the right heart.

• Kindness that can’t be taught
• Reliability and a strong sense of responsibility
• Good communication skills
• A willingness to learn (full training provided!)
• A driving licence (if required for community role)

Care experience is great — but not essential. We hire for attitude and train for skill.

What You’ll Get

Because caring for others means we care for you too.

• Competitive pay
• Full paid training & development opportunities
• Career progression pathways
• Supportive, friendly team culture
• Staff recognition, rewards & appreciation events
• Flexible shifts that fit around your life

Why Work in Care in 2026?

In a world full of screens and automation, real human connection matters more than ever. Care assistants are everyday heroes — and the demand for compassionate professionals continues to grow.

This is a career with purpose, stability, and heart.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Be someone’s reason to feel safe, valued and heard.