Extra Care Assistant

Hales Home Care; Thornaby-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Thornaby-on-Tees is seeking Extra Care Assistants to provide on-site support in an extra care setting. The role includes assisting with personal care, medication support, meal preparation, and companionship. No prior experience is necessary as comprehensive training will be provided. Suitable candidates will be team players with good communication skills, reliability, and a passion for helping others. Flexible working hours available, including full or part-time options.

Benefits

Up to £517 Refer a Friend bonus

Early Pay access with Hastee

FREE Blue Light Card

Reward and recognition schemes

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Cycle and car salary sacrifice schemes

Well-being support

Pension scheme and paid holidays

Free uniform and PPE

Career advancement including fully funded qualifications

Paid induction and ongoing training

Flexible and guaranteed hours

Smart tech mobile app

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping others.
• No previous care experience required.
• Reliable and honest.

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

Good communication skills

Reliability

Team player

Dedication to high quality care

Job description

We are looking for Extra Care Assistants to join our established team providing on-site support within an extra care setting at Parkside Court, Stockton-on-Tees.

Hours available: 7am-3pm or 4pm-10pm

Working as a Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer duties will include:

• 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

No previous care experience is required as full PAID training and induction will be provided throughout your career with Hales Care.

If you are passionate about helping others, a team player with good communication skills who is reliable, honest and dedicated to delivering high quality care then we would love to have a chat with you about this role!

Care Worker Perks and benefits:

• Up to £517 Refer a Friend bonus for you and your friend
• Early Pay access with Hastee
• FREE Blue Light Card – exclusive discounts at over 15,000 retailers
• Reward and recognition schemes: Hales Heroes Monthly Draw, Quarterly Awards and Hales Care Annual Awards
• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Cycle and car salary sacrifice schemes
• Well-being support – therapy sessions, 24/7 helpline, health app
• Pension scheme and paid holidays
• Free uniform and PPE
• Career advancement including fully funded qualifications and apprenticeships
• Paid induction and ongoing training and development
• Flexible and guaranteed hours – full or part time, mornings, evenings or weekends to suit your lifestyle
• Smart tech – mobile app for logging visits and care updates

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to offer Tier 2 sponsorship at this time.

If you are an experienced Care Worker / Care Assistant / Carer looking to work in a supportive team environment or ready to start your career in care, our Recruiters would love to talk to you.

Please note the role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference verification.