Care Assistant – Sowerby Bridge

Calderdale HomeCare Ltd; Sowerby Bridge, Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 15,286 - 21,771; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel time

Guaranteed hours contracts

Annual bonus up to £400

£25 birthday gift voucher

Job summary

Calderdale HomeCare Ltd is seeking Care Assistants in Sowerby Bridge to provide support in clients' homes, with guaranteed hours and paid travel time. You will assist with personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks, ensuring dignity and independence for those in your care.

This role requires a caring nature and good communication skills, with full training provided for those new to care. Join us for a rewarding career in your local community.

Qualifications

• A caring, reliable nature.
• Good communication skills.
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available).
• A driving licence & access to a car is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support people to live independently.
• Assist with personal care and meals.
• Help with household tasks and shopping.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Caring nature

Good communication

Education

Right to work in the UK

Job description

We’re looking for Care Assistants in Gateshead to support people in their own homes, with guaranteed hours, paid travel time, and full training provided.

£13.45 per hour | Paid Travel Time | Guaranteed Hours | No Experience Needed

Looking for secure work that fits around your life – and actually pays you properly?

Join Calderdale Homecare Limited and start a rewarding career making a real difference in your local community.

What You’ll Earn

• £13.45 per hour – paid for your full shift (including travel time & training)
• Annual bonus up to £400 + £25 birthday gift voucher

No unpaid gaps. No zero‑hour uncertainty. Just fair pay for your time.

Key Responsibilities

You’ll support people to live independently in their own homes across Gateshead, helping with:

• Personal care
• Meal preparation and light cooking
• Household tasks & shopping
• Companionship and emotional support

This is person‑centred care that genuinely changes lives.

Why People Choose Us

• Guaranteed hours contracts
• Local, grouped care visits – work close to home
• Structured rotas – know your schedule in advance
• Block shifts available (mornings or evenings)

No Experience? No Problem

We provide:

• Fully paid training
• Paid shadow shifts
• Fully funded NVQ qualifications
• Clear career progression

We regularly welcome people from retail, customer service, admin, cleaning, hospitality, warehouse, delivery driving and the NHS.

What You’ll Need

• A caring, reliable nature
• Good communication skills
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
• A driving licence & access to a car is helpful but not essential

Work That Truly Matters

At Calderdale Homecare Limited, we’re proud to deliver high‑quality, personalised care across North West, Gateshead and Newcastle, supporting dignity, independence and quality of life.

We’re a Real Living Wage Employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Apply Today

Whether you’re experienced or brand new to care, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and start a career you can be proud of – with pay, support and stability you deserve.