Compassionate Home Care Assistant — 12-hour Shifts

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Disability North in Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, seeks a compassionate care assistant to support an individual with advanced Parkinson's disease at home. The role covers personal and practical tasks in a 24/7 rota with early and late 12-hour shifts.

Salary £13.70 per hour; probation 6 months; must be friendly, patient, calm, reliable, and able to adapt to short-notice cover. There is a genuine occupational requirement for the post to be male.

Qualifications

• No prior formal care experience required; willingness to learn about Parkinson's care.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal physical and practical support to the client at home.
• Be friendly, patient, and calm with a consistent approach to the role.
• Be proactive and able to work under minimum supervision.

Job description

Disability North in Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, seeks a compassionate care assistant to support an individual with advanced Parkinson's disease at home. The role covers personal and practical tasks in a 24/7 rota with early and late 12-hour shifts.

Salary £13.70 per hour; probation 6 months; must be friendly, patient, calm, reliable, and able to adapt to short-notice cover. There is a genuine occupational requirement for the post to be male.