Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A compassionate care provider in North Tyneside is seeking Care Assistants to support individuals in living independently with dignity. The position offers both full-time and part-time roles, with no prior experience necessary as comprehensive training is provided. Responsibilities include delivering personalized care and promoting independence. Competitive hourly rates are offered along with various bonuses and benefits, making this a rewarding opportunity for those who are kind and reliable.

Benefits

Up to £300 New Starter Bonus

Paid induction training

Holiday pay increasing with service

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• No previous care experience required; training provided.
• Ability to support individuals in achieving personal outcomes.
• Skills in effectively communicating and sharing information.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live independently.
• Deliver personalized care based on choice.
• Help connect people to their communities.

Skills

Kindness

Reliability

Effective communication

Ability to promote independence

Job description

Care Assistants – North Tyneside

At Be Caring, we believe great care starts with great people. If you’re kind, reliable, and want to make a real difference in your local community, we’d love to welcome you to our North Tyneside team.

We’re recruiting Care Assistants across several areas in North Tyneside, with a mix of full-time and part-time roles available. As a Care Assistant, you’ll support people to live independently at home with dignity, choice and compassion.

We’re currently seeking Care Assistants to support people living in Marden, Cullercoats, Monksheaton, West Monksheaton, Whitely Bay and Killingworth.

If this sounds like you, apply today to secure your place on one of our upcoming inductions and start your journey with Be Caring.

No sponsorships available

Pay, Hours & Bonuses

We offer block pay (not pay per call) – you’re paid from the start of your first visit to the end of your last visit within a shift.

• £12.82 per hour (drivers)
• £12.25 per hour (walkers)
• Mileage: 45p per mile (drivers) / 20p per mile (cyclists)
• Full-time & part-time hours available (role dependent)

About the Role

You don’t need previous care experience – if you’ve cared for family, friends, or simply have the right values, we’ll give you all the training and support you need. As a Care Assistant with Be Caring, you will:

• Support people to meet their personal outcomes
• Promote independence using enabling approaches
• Deliver personalised care based on choice and control
• Provide personal care that protects dignity
• Communicate effectively with families, professionals, and colleagues
• Record and share information accurately and on time
• Help people stay connected to their communities

Working Patterns

All roles follow agreed shift patterns:

• Early shift: 7:00am – 2:00pm
• Late shift: 4:00pm – 10:00pm

You’ll work on a 2-week rota, including:

• Alternate weekends or
• Every Saturday or every Sunday
• Evenings agreed within your contracted hours

Current Vacancies by Area

Killingworth (NE12)

• Drivers & walkers
• Part-time hours available
• Female only

Monkseaton, Cullercoats & Whitley Bay (NE25, NE26)

• Drivers & walkers
• Full-time and part-time hours available

Tynemouth (NE30)

• Drivers & walkers
• Full-time and part-time hours available

Induction & Training

Your training will include:

• Be Caring values & going Above & Beyond
• Safeguarding, dignity, equality & diversity
• Confidentiality & professional boundaries
• Fluids, nutrition & medication support
• Moving & positioning, basic life support & pressure care
• Infection prevention, health & safety
• Learning Disabilities (Oliver McGowan Tier 1), mental health & capacity

Ready to Join Be Caring?

Apply today and become part of a supportive, values-led organisation where you’re respected, trained, and appreciated - every step of the way.

Our friendly recruitment team will be in touch!

Bonus Schemes

• up to £300 New Starter Bonus
• up to £300 Refer a Friend Bonus
• up to £400 Annual Bonus
• £25 Birthday Gift Voucher

Benefits

• Fully funded DBS
• Paid induction training
• Funded Level 2 and other accredited qualifications
• Holiday pay that increases with service
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Optional GMB Union membership