Community Care Assistant

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care provider in the UK seeks a full-time Female Care Assistant to join their team. The role offers regular weekly hours and a structured rota. The ideal candidate will support clients with personal care, medication assistance, and companionship. This position promises stability and offers a supportive environment with ongoing training. The company provides benefits such as paid holidays, a pension plan, and health programs, making it a great opportunity for reliable and caring individuals.

Benefits

Company pension

Health & wellbeing programme

On‑site parking

Referral programme

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Comfortable supporting people one-to-one.
• Experience in care is helpful but not essential.
• Reliable and confident in providing personal care.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with personal care tasks.
• Assist with medication and safe recording.
• Provide companionship and social support.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Reliability

Job description

Pay: £13.50 per hour plus travel time and mileage - will cover cost of Tyne Tunnel if needed

Cover: North Shields, South Shields, Hebburn, Wallsend, Jarrow and Gateshead

Walfinch Home Care Newcastle is expanding, and we’re looking for a full‑time Female Care Assistant who wants regular weekly hours, a structured rota, and a role with real stability.

If you’re caring, reliable and want to work with a team that plans properly and supports you well, this could be a great fit.

What We Offer

• £13.50 per hour
• 35p per mile (between visits)
• Regular weekly hours as part of a structured full‑time rota
• Shifts planned in advance, including early mornings, evenings and alternate weekends
• Permanent contract
• 28 days paid holiday (pro‑ratio)
• Paid induction and training at our North Shields office
• Funded NVQ qualifications (Levels 2, 3 and 5)
• Supportive management team with 24/7 on‑call support
• Uniform & PPE provided
• Professional, well‑organised branch within a respected national network
• On‑site parking at the office

Your Role

You’ll support clients across North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Newcastle with:

• Personal care (washing, dressing, bathing)
• Medication assistance and safe recording
• Meal preparation and hydration
• Light household tasks and shopping
• Companionship and social support
• Recording notes using our simple mobile app

You’re helping people stay safe, comfortable and independent in their own homes.

What We’re Looking For

• Female applicant (due to a genuine occupational requirement)
• Driver with your own car
• Comfortable offering availability across early mornings, evenings and alternate weekends
• Reliable, empathetic and confident supporting people one‑to‑one
• Strong communicator and team player
• Experience in care is helpful but not essential — we provide full training
• Someone who values structure, stability and high standards

We’re a growing branch with a clear focus on providing high‑quality home care.

As part of the Walfinch national network, you’ll benefit from:

• Strong structure and planning
• Regular weekly hours
• A stable, well‑organised working environment
• Ongoing training and qualifications
• Supportive management who value professional care
• A chance to build your career as the branch continues to grow

Please note: This position has a "genuine occupational requirement" under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975; therefore, only female applicants can be considered.

Job Types: Full‑time, Contract, Permanent, 0 hours or BANK

Benefits

• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On‑site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay