Care Assistant (Rowlands Gill)

Dale Care Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care provider in Gateshead is seeking a Care Assistant to deliver person-centred care to older adults. The role includes personal care, meal preparation, light household tasks, and companionship. While prior experience isn't necessary, good communication skills and a full UK driving license with a car are required. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage along with mileage reimbursement. Full training is provided to all applicants, encouraging those from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license and own car with business insurance.
• Right to work in the UK required.
• No prior experience necessary, full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to older adults.
• Assist with meal preparation and cooking.
• Perform light household tasks and food shopping.
• Offer companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Good English communication skills

Ability to work AM/PM shifts and alternate weekends

Job description

As a Care Assistant, you will provide person‑centred care to older adults across Rowlands Gill helping them regain independence in their own homes.

Responsibilities

• Personal care
• Meal preparation and basic cooking
• Light household tasks
• Food shopping
• Companionship and emotional support

No experience needed – full training provided!

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence and your own car with business insurance (community‑based role).
• Right to work in the UK – no sponsorship available.
• Ability to work AM/PM shifts and alternate weekends.
• Good English communication skills.

Be Part of Something That Truly Matters. At Dale Care Ltd we welcome everyone to apply, no matter your experience level. If you have experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Carer, HCA, Health Care Assistant or in the NHS we would love to hear from you. However, if you do not have experience, we provide full training and encourage candidates from all sectors to apply, for example: retail sales assistant, customer service, hairdressers/beauticians, receptionist, administrator, cleaners, warehouse workers and delivery drivers.

Salary: £13.30 to £14.50 per hour, plus mileage paid at 30p per mile.