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Care Assistants

Be Caring Ltd

United Kingdom

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

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Job summary

A community care provider in the United Kingdom seeks kind and reliable Care Assistants for their Longbenton team. This role focuses on supporting individuals to maintain their independence and dignity. Candidates with or without prior experience are welcomed, as training will be provided. Female applicants are preferred in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. The position offers competitive pay at £12.82 per hour, mileage compensation, and potential bonuses. Join a supportive organisation dedicated to valuing its staff.

Benefits

Fully funded DBS

Paid induction training

Holiday pay increases with service

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

Experience caring for family or friends can be helpful, but not necessary.
Ability to work in a team and independently.
Willingness to learn and follow training.

Responsibilities

Support people to meet their personal outcomes.
Promote independence using enabling approaches.
Communicate effectively with families and colleagues.

Skills

Reliability

Compassion

Effective Communication

Promoting Independence

Care Assistants – Longbenton

Female Drivers | Shift Pay (Not Pay-Per-Call)

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 Longbenton.

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

Please note: due to the personal nature of the support, this role is open to female applicants only (in line with the Equality Act 2010).

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)
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

Longbenton (NE12)

Female drivers only
Full-time and part-time hours available
Please note: due to the personal nature of the support, this role is open to female applicants only (in line with the Equality Act 2010).

Induction & Training

Your training will include: