Extra Care Assistant

Halescare; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early pay access

Blue Light Card discounts

Refer a friend bonus

Well-being programme

Job summary

Hales Homecare in Gateshead is seeking dedicated Care Assistants. Earn £12.71 per hour with shifts from 7am to 7pm; we offer full-time and part-time roles with paid training from our Internal Training Team.

No prior experience required, and we provide induction to help you feel confident in your new role. Join a supportive team delivering personal care, medication support, meals, and companionship to clients in the community.

Qualifications

• No experience required; paid training provided.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS check and reference verification.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)
• Supporting with medication
• Preparing nutritious meals
• Helping with shopping and light household tasks
• Providing companionship and emotional support

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Time management

Job description

Looking for a role that makes a real difference? Whether you're a student, returning to work, changing careers, or have experience caring for a loved one, a career in homecare could be the perfect next step. Join our team today! No experience is required as full paid training is provided by our dedicated Internal Training Team.

Location and Hours

Extra Care Assistants based in Gateshead (NE9 6RR). Pay rate: £12.71 per hour. Shift: 7am - 7pm. Full‑time and part‑time hours available.

Requirements

• No experience necessary – paid training and induction to ensure you feel confident in your role.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Unable to accept applications from individuals requiring a Tier 2 certificate of sponsorship.
• Enhanced DBS check and reference verification required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)
• Supporting with medication
• Preparing nutritious meals
• Helping with shopping and light household tasks
• Providing companionship and emotional support

What We Offer – More Than Just Care

• Early pay access with Hastee
• FREE Blue Light Card for exclusive discounts at over 15,000 retailers
• Refer a friend bonus up to £517
• Reward and recognition schemes – Hales Heroes Monthly Draw, Quarterly Awards and Hales Group Annual Awards
• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Cycle and car salary sacrifice schemes
• Pension scheme and subsidised insurance
• Free uniform and PPE
• Comprehensive well‑being programme including up to 10 therapy sessions with qualified counsellors, 24/7 telephone support from health and legal professionals, and access to our health and well‑being app
• Health and financial well‑being support

Training & Career Development

• Paid, comprehensive training
• Ongoing coaching and support
• Funded qualifications and apprenticeships
• Clear progression routes – many Care Assistants advance to Senior Carer, Team Leader or Management roles

About Us

Since 1999, Hales Homecare has been committed to delivering technology-enabled, person-centred care to vulnerable people in the community. We value our staff and provide the tools and support needed for success.